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Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 3
UK National News, Oct 29, 2008
New National Advancement Service 'Will Break Down Barriers To Work'
New research shows vocational qualifications are route to higher wages A radical new advisory service will combine skills and training advice with practical guidance for people on how to overcome the...
New National Advancement Service 'Will Break Down Barriers To Work'
New research shows vocational qualifications are route to higher wages A radical new advisory service will combine skills and training advice with practical guidance for people on how to overcome the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2008
Health Inequalities Must Be Tackled: Minister
Life expectancy in Northern Ireland is not improving for everyone, despite the most advanced medical techniques. A new report out this week highlights that although life expectancy has increased over...
Health Inequalities Must Be Tackled: Minister
Life expectancy in Northern Ireland is not improving for everyone, despite the most advanced medical techniques. A new report out this week highlights that although life expectancy has increased over...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2008
£15m Community Modernisation Programme Kicks-Off
The first grants from an new government-led £15m 'modernisation' fund have been allocated by Communities Minister Margaret Ritchie. The spending programme is aimed at helping the voluntary and commun...
£15m Community Modernisation Programme Kicks-Off
The first grants from an new government-led £15m 'modernisation' fund have been allocated by Communities Minister Margaret Ritchie. The spending programme is aimed at helping the voluntary and commun...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Four Held After Assault A group of people have been arrested after a man and a woman were assaulted in south Belfast, police have confirmed. A 55-year-old man is being treated for facial injuries whi...
Other NI News In Brief
Four Held After Assault A group of people have been arrested after a man and a woman were assaulted in south Belfast, police have confirmed. A 55-year-old man is being treated for facial injuries whi...
UK National News, Oct 29, 2008
Other News In Brief
Girls Injured In Glasgow Crash Two girls have been injured after being hit by a car in Glasgow. The girls, aged 12 and 13, were struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while crossing Tollcross Road in Glasgo...
Other News In Brief
Girls Injured In Glasgow Crash Two girls have been injured after being hit by a car in Glasgow. The girls, aged 12 and 13, were struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while crossing Tollcross Road in Glasgo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2008
Finance GSCE Ditched
Ulster schools are to ditch a GSCE course in Financial Services, it has emerged. The move has been blamed on the low uptake of the qualification, coupled with the 'overlap' between it and other exam...
Finance GSCE Ditched
Ulster schools are to ditch a GSCE course in Financial Services, it has emerged. The move has been blamed on the low uptake of the qualification, coupled with the 'overlap' between it and other exam...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 29, 2008
Gulf Offers Business Opportunity For Belfast
The Belfast subsidiary of the global healthcare corporation, Philips Healthcare, has won a £300,000 contract to supply its leading-edge cardiac management software to a major hospital in the Arabian G...
Gulf Offers Business Opportunity For Belfast
The Belfast subsidiary of the global healthcare corporation, Philips Healthcare, has won a £300,000 contract to supply its leading-edge cardiac management software to a major hospital in the Arabian G...
Recruitment News, Oct 29, 2008
Ford Announce £70m Bridgend Investment
A multi-million pound investment has been announced at a South Wales car manufacturing facility. Car-maker Ford announced the £70 million venture for its engine plant in Bridgend, to produce a new ge...
Ford Announce £70m Bridgend Investment
A multi-million pound investment has been announced at a South Wales car manufacturing facility. Car-maker Ford announced the £70 million venture for its engine plant in Bridgend, to produce a new ge...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Tough Measures Banning 'Preachers Of Hate' Introduced
Tougher measures that would prevent extremists from entering Britain have been outlined by the Home Secretary today. The new rules, announced by Jacqui Smith, will make it easier to exclude those who...
Tough Measures Banning 'Preachers Of Hate' Introduced
Tougher measures that would prevent extremists from entering Britain have been outlined by the Home Secretary today. The new rules, announced by Jacqui Smith, will make it easier to exclude those who...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Civil Servant Fined Over Secrets Act Breach
A senior civil servant has been fined after pleading guilty to breaching the Official Secrets Act. Richard Jackson, 37, a top director working at the Cabinet Office, was fined £2,500 after he admitte...
Civil Servant Fined Over Secrets Act Breach
A senior civil servant has been fined after pleading guilty to breaching the Official Secrets Act. Richard Jackson, 37, a top director working at the Cabinet Office, was fined £2,500 after he admitte...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Firework Boy's Hand May Have To Be Amputated
The police are investigating two separate incidents that have left a youth and a child injured. The PSNI are investigating how a Co Down boy came to have a homemade 'firework' device - which exploded...
Firework Boy's Hand May Have To Be Amputated
The police are investigating two separate incidents that have left a youth and a child injured. The PSNI are investigating how a Co Down boy came to have a homemade 'firework' device - which exploded...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Brown Bounce Continues
Labour appears to be closing in on the Tory's lead in opinion polls - in what has been referred to as the 'Brown Bounce'. Figures published today suggest the Prime Minister's handling of the financi...
Brown Bounce Continues
Labour appears to be closing in on the Tory's lead in opinion polls - in what has been referred to as the 'Brown Bounce'. Figures published today suggest the Prime Minister's handling of the financi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Farmer's Death: Man Held
It has emerged that a man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Co Armagh farmer. Victor Stewart, 45, died over a week ago, and yesterday, the police again appealed for help in their in...
Farmer's Death: Man Held
It has emerged that a man has been arrested in connection with the killing of Co Armagh farmer. Victor Stewart, 45, died over a week ago, and yesterday, the police again appealed for help in their in...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Boy Dies In Leeds House Fire
A seven-year-old boy has died following a fire at his home in Leeds, police have revealed. A woman, aged 37, believed to be the boy's mother, and two other children are in hospital after the blaze in...
Boy Dies In Leeds House Fire
A seven-year-old boy has died following a fire at his home in Leeds, police have revealed. A woman, aged 37, believed to be the boy's mother, and two other children are in hospital after the blaze in...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Tests Show Body Found In Burn To Be Missing Woman
The body of a 51-year-old woman found at a burn near Craignaught farm, Ayrshire, has been confirmed by police as Anne Brown, who was reported missing. Ms Brown was last seen leaving her mother's hous...
Tests Show Body Found In Burn To Be Missing Woman
The body of a 51-year-old woman found at a burn near Craignaught farm, Ayrshire, has been confirmed by police as Anne Brown, who was reported missing. Ms Brown was last seen leaving her mother's hous...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Four In Court Over Terrorism Charges
Four men have been charged with terror offences following a series of dawn raids in Birmingham, police have said. The men, all from Birmingham, were arrested in raids by West Midlands Police, last Tu...
Four In Court Over Terrorism Charges
Four men have been charged with terror offences following a series of dawn raids in Birmingham, police have said. The men, all from Birmingham, were arrested in raids by West Midlands Police, last Tu...
Business News, Oct 28, 2008
Tax Hit On 'Budget Airline' At Shannon May Boost NI
The Irish Government's controversial airport tax has led budget airline, Ryanair, to cut its passenger numbers - and job opportunities - through Shannon Airport from two million to a mere 750,000 - an...
Tax Hit On 'Budget Airline' At Shannon May Boost NI
The Irish Government's controversial airport tax has led budget airline, Ryanair, to cut its passenger numbers - and job opportunities - through Shannon Airport from two million to a mere 750,000 - an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Explosion Alert At Derry Man's Donegal Home
It has been revealed that a partially exploded bomb has today been made safe by Irish army ordnance technicians. The experts are still at the border home of the Londonderry man who was shot and injur...
Explosion Alert At Derry Man's Donegal Home
It has been revealed that a partially exploded bomb has today been made safe by Irish army ordnance technicians. The experts are still at the border home of the Londonderry man who was shot and injur...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Plane Crash Victims Remembered
A family that was all but wiped-out in a tragic weekend plane crash has been recalled. Hundreds of mourners gathered at a memorial service held for the three family members and a teenage friend who d...
Plane Crash Victims Remembered
A family that was all but wiped-out in a tragic weekend plane crash has been recalled. Hundreds of mourners gathered at a memorial service held for the three family members and a teenage friend who d...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Aer Lingus Expansion Takes Off
Former national flag-carrier Aer Lingus has upped the ante in the highly competitive airline industry by announcing that it will operate nine new routes from Ireland next summer. The new routes from ...
Aer Lingus Expansion Takes Off
Former national flag-carrier Aer Lingus has upped the ante in the highly competitive airline industry by announcing that it will operate nine new routes from Ireland next summer. The new routes from ...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Other News In Brief
Rugby Union Player Released On Bail A rugby union player has been arrested following an alleged street in fight in Bath. Gloucester and England player Lesley Vainikolo, 29, was held on suspicion of c...
Other News In Brief
Rugby Union Player Released On Bail A rugby union player has been arrested following an alleged street in fight in Bath. Gloucester and England player Lesley Vainikolo, 29, was held on suspicion of c...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Executive Deadlock Could Hinder Council Reforms, Says Wilson
Sammy Wilson has warned the reform of local government could be delayed if further Executive meetings fail to take place. Mr Wilson, the Minister in charge of overseeing the restructuring of council ...
Executive Deadlock Could Hinder Council Reforms, Says Wilson
Sammy Wilson has warned the reform of local government could be delayed if further Executive meetings fail to take place. Mr Wilson, the Minister in charge of overseeing the restructuring of council ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
£8.5m Spent On NI Water Consultancy Fees
Consultancy fees paid by NI Water topped £8.5m during the last financial year, it has been revealed. The costs incurred encompassed management, technical and legal consultancy fees, according to the...
£8.5m Spent On NI Water Consultancy Fees
Consultancy fees paid by NI Water topped £8.5m during the last financial year, it has been revealed. The costs incurred encompassed management, technical and legal consultancy fees, according to the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
All Change On NI Sickness Benefits
People who are unable to work through long-term illness are facing a shake up in the way their benefits are paid. This week sees the launch of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), which replaces I...
All Change On NI Sickness Benefits
People who are unable to work through long-term illness are facing a shake up in the way their benefits are paid. This week sees the launch of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), which replaces I...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
'Budget' Hit On Shannon May Boost NI
The Irish Government's controversial airport tax has led budget airline, Ryanair, to cut its passenger numbers through Shannon Airport from two million to a mere 750,000 - and to further rekindle exis...
'Budget' Hit On Shannon May Boost NI
The Irish Government's controversial airport tax has led budget airline, Ryanair, to cut its passenger numbers through Shannon Airport from two million to a mere 750,000 - and to further rekindle exis...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Translink Seeks Help In Fighting Anti-Social Incidents
Translink has called for a crackdown on the high rise in anti-social incidents on late night weekend trains, which has escalated during the last six months. The transport provider urged community lead...
Translink Seeks Help In Fighting Anti-Social Incidents
Translink has called for a crackdown on the high rise in anti-social incidents on late night weekend trains, which has escalated during the last six months. The transport provider urged community lead...
UK National News, Oct 28, 2008
Britain To Lead Green Motoring Revolution
New initiatives to put Britain at the forefront of a green motoring revolution by encouraging a mass market in electric car and hybrid cars have been announced today. With the potential to create up ...
Britain To Lead Green Motoring Revolution
New initiatives to put Britain at the forefront of a green motoring revolution by encouraging a mass market in electric car and hybrid cars have been announced today. With the potential to create up ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 28, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast 'Pipes Up' Belfast is to host the prestigious European Pipe Band Championships for the next three years. The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has confirmed that Belfast City Council's bid...
Other NI News In Brief
Belfast 'Pipes Up' Belfast is to host the prestigious European Pipe Band Championships for the next three years. The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has confirmed that Belfast City Council's bid...
Business News, Oct 27, 2008
£1m For Expansion Projects In Armagh
Over £1m has been allocated to economic development projects in Craigavon and Portadown by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The projects, which were assisted by her Department's Neighbou...
£1m For Expansion Projects In Armagh
Over £1m has been allocated to economic development projects in Craigavon and Portadown by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. The projects, which were assisted by her Department's Neighbou...
UK National News, Oct 27, 2008
Prime Minister Defends Higher Borrowing Plans
Britain's Prime Minister has defended plans to increase Government borrowing in order to head off the worst of the current financial crisis. Responding to criticism of Britain's plans to "spend" its ...
Prime Minister Defends Higher Borrowing Plans
Britain's Prime Minister has defended plans to increase Government borrowing in order to head off the worst of the current financial crisis. Responding to criticism of Britain's plans to "spend" its ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
