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Northern Ireland News for October 2008 : Page 8
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2008
'Gun Haul Not UVF's': PUP
Although a spokesman who acts as the UVF's intermediary with General John de Chastelain's arms decommissioning body, has strongly denied a link to the illegal paramilitary group, the police investigat...
'Gun Haul Not UVF's': PUP
Although a spokesman who acts as the UVF's intermediary with General John de Chastelain's arms decommissioning body, has strongly denied a link to the illegal paramilitary group, the police investigat...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2008
'Drunk' Pilot Arrested At Heathrow
A pilot has been arrested on a passenger jet on suspicion of being drunk at work. The 44-year-old first officer for United Airlines was arrested following a breath test as the plane waited at Termina...
'Drunk' Pilot Arrested At Heathrow
A pilot has been arrested on a passenger jet on suspicion of being drunk at work. The 44-year-old first officer for United Airlines was arrested following a breath test as the plane waited at Termina...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2008
MoD Rates Debate Continues
As controversy continues over rating 'rebates' for army bases owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the North West, the Land and Property Services (LPS) has clarified claims about 'errors' in rate...
MoD Rates Debate Continues
As controversy continues over rating 'rebates' for army bases owned by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the North West, the Land and Property Services (LPS) has clarified claims about 'errors' in rate...
Business News, Oct 20, 2008
5,250 New NI Homes 'Non-Negotiable', Says Minister
Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her commitment to providing more energy efficient social housing in Northern Ireland - stating plans to deliver 5,250 new homes in three years was 'non...
5,250 New NI Homes 'Non-Negotiable', Says Minister
Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her commitment to providing more energy efficient social housing in Northern Ireland - stating plans to deliver 5,250 new homes in three years was 'non...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2008
NI Food & Drink Firms Target French Market
The best of the Province's food and drinks industry has shipped out to Paris this week as part of a drive to help local food companies win business in France. This latest Government-backed initiative...
NI Food & Drink Firms Target French Market
The best of the Province's food and drinks industry has shipped out to Paris this week as part of a drive to help local food companies win business in France. This latest Government-backed initiative...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2008
Multi-Million Pound Crackdown On Disabled Badge Misuse
New steps to give councils the power to put a stop to the misuse of blue disabled parking badges have been announced by the Government. Transport Minister Paul Clark announced the radical overhaul, w...
Multi-Million Pound Crackdown On Disabled Badge Misuse
New steps to give councils the power to put a stop to the misuse of blue disabled parking badges have been announced by the Government. Transport Minister Paul Clark announced the radical overhaul, w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Blaze Accused For Court A 32-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after an alleged arson attack in Co Antrim at the weekend. Two people in a flat in Main Street Ballymone...
Other NI News In Brief
Blaze Accused For Court A 32-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after an alleged arson attack in Co Antrim at the weekend. Two people in a flat in Main Street Ballymone...
UK National News, Oct 20, 2008
Domestic Violence Victims To Receive Extra Support
Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs), announced today. The new courts will be in Wales, the East Midlands, North E...
Domestic Violence Victims To Receive Extra Support
Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts (SDVCs), announced today. The new courts will be in Wales, the East Midlands, North E...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 20, 2008
Adams Slams Irish Budget As Anti-Republican
The Sinn Féin President has attacked the Irish Government over its recent Budget, , even branding it "anti-republican". Gerry Adams scorned the controversial aspects of the Budget calling them "punit...
Adams Slams Irish Budget As Anti-Republican
The Sinn Féin President has attacked the Irish Government over its recent Budget, , even branding it "anti-republican". Gerry Adams scorned the controversial aspects of the Budget calling them "punit...
Recruitment News, Oct 20, 2008
Aer Lingus' Shannon Staff To 'Disappear'
It has emerged that only a 'skeleton staff' of fewer than five Aer Lingus ground personnel is to remain at Shannon airport as part of the company's plans to close its cabin crew base and outsource gro...
Aer Lingus' Shannon Staff To 'Disappear'
It has emerged that only a 'skeleton staff' of fewer than five Aer Lingus ground personnel is to remain at Shannon airport as part of the company's plans to close its cabin crew base and outsource gro...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Investigation Into Former Rugby Players Assisted Suicide
An investigation into the death of a paralysed rugby player at a Swiss assisted suicide clinic is underway. West Mercia Police are questioning a man and women over the death of Daniel James, 23, from...
Investigation Into Former Rugby Players Assisted Suicide
An investigation into the death of a paralysed rugby player at a Swiss assisted suicide clinic is underway. West Mercia Police are questioning a man and women over the death of Daniel James, 23, from...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Cameron Attacks Labour Over Economy 'Failure'
Conservative Leader David Cameron has launched an attack on Prime Minister Gordon Brown saying he "cannot hide" from his responsibility for Britain's current economic crisis. Speaking to an audience ...
Cameron Attacks Labour Over Economy 'Failure'
Conservative Leader David Cameron has launched an attack on Prime Minister Gordon Brown saying he "cannot hide" from his responsibility for Britain's current economic crisis. Speaking to an audience ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
Airport Plan Wings Its Way To Approval
A modified planning agreement between the Department of the Environment and George Best Belfast City Airport was announced today. The deal will see the number of passenger seats permitted to be sold ...
Airport Plan Wings Its Way To Approval
A modified planning agreement between the Department of the Environment and George Best Belfast City Airport was announced today. The deal will see the number of passenger seats permitted to be sold ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Sky's Burley Makes Harassment Claims
TV anchorwoman, and former Dancing On Ice contestant, Kay Burley has raised fears with police over the attention she is allegedly receiving from convicted sex offender Barry George. Mr George, who ...
Sky's Burley Makes Harassment Claims
TV anchorwoman, and former Dancing On Ice contestant, Kay Burley has raised fears with police over the attention she is allegedly receiving from convicted sex offender Barry George. Mr George, who ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Other News In Brief
Remand Prisoner Jailed For Life For Phone Murders A remand prisoner has been jailed for life for ordering a murder using a mobile phone. Delphon Nicholas was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murderi...
Other News In Brief
Remand Prisoner Jailed For Life For Phone Murders A remand prisoner has been jailed for life for ordering a murder using a mobile phone. Delphon Nicholas was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murderi...
Business News, Oct 17, 2008
Dáil Debate Bank Guarantee Scheme
The Dáil will debate the recently revealed details of the bank-deposit guarantee scheme today. On Wednesday, Brian Cowen revealed details of the proposal, which will mean banks have to pay the Govern...
Dáil Debate Bank Guarantee Scheme
The Dáil will debate the recently revealed details of the bank-deposit guarantee scheme today. On Wednesday, Brian Cowen revealed details of the proposal, which will mean banks have to pay the Govern...
Recruitment News, Oct 17, 2008
Cork To Lose 25 Jobs
A leading Cork-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals is to shed jobs. Janseen Pharmaceutical has asked 25 of its workers to volunteer for redundancy at its Little Island plant in Cork. The jobs rep...
Cork To Lose 25 Jobs
A leading Cork-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals is to shed jobs. Janseen Pharmaceutical has asked 25 of its workers to volunteer for redundancy at its Little Island plant in Cork. The jobs rep...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Two-Year-Old Twin Dies After Pond Fall
A two-year-old boy, who fell into a pond with his twin brother, has died in hospital. George Bostock and his brother Harry were found in a neighbour’s garden pond in the Tean area on Monday evening, ...
Two-Year-Old Twin Dies After Pond Fall
A two-year-old boy, who fell into a pond with his twin brother, has died in hospital. George Bostock and his brother Harry were found in a neighbour’s garden pond in the Tean area on Monday evening, ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
DUP Boss Meets Cowen In Dublin
The Irish Taoiseach is to meet First Minister, Peter Robinson, (pictured) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in separate meetings in Dublin today. Brian Cowen will discuss the current impass...
DUP Boss Meets Cowen In Dublin
The Irish Taoiseach is to meet First Minister, Peter Robinson, (pictured) and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness in separate meetings in Dublin today. Brian Cowen will discuss the current impass...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Police Shut Down International Fraud Website
Police have swooped on an international crime ring, which operated in the sale of credit card details - making a number of arrests in the UK. A sophisticated website - designed to trade credit card ...
Police Shut Down International Fraud Website
Police have swooped on an international crime ring, which operated in the sale of credit card details - making a number of arrests in the UK. A sophisticated website - designed to trade credit card ...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
Balcony Fall Teenager 'Out Of Coma'
A teenager who was injured after falling from 35ft balcony in Gran Canaria is said to be out of a coma. Lee Cook, 28, and Gemma France, 18, from Ashton-under-Lyne in the Greater Manchester area were ...
Balcony Fall Teenager 'Out Of Coma'
A teenager who was injured after falling from 35ft balcony in Gran Canaria is said to be out of a coma. Lee Cook, 28, and Gemma France, 18, from Ashton-under-Lyne in the Greater Manchester area were ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
Ards School Dispute Rumbles On
An industrial dispute rumbled on today at a Co Down school, which has been closed for most of the week. Talks are set to continue at the Labour Relations Agency between both sides in the Movilla High...
Ards School Dispute Rumbles On
An industrial dispute rumbled on today at a Co Down school, which has been closed for most of the week. Talks are set to continue at the Labour Relations Agency between both sides in the Movilla High...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
MoD Rates Controversy Escalates - Again
Just days after a Sinn Fein call to 'rethink' what had been described as a rates 'rebate' over Ministry of Defence (MoD) properties in the Limavady area, a Derry City Councillor has claimed the body h...
MoD Rates Controversy Escalates - Again
Just days after a Sinn Fein call to 'rethink' what had been described as a rates 'rebate' over Ministry of Defence (MoD) properties in the Limavady area, a Derry City Councillor has claimed the body h...
UK National News, Oct 17, 2008
New British Army Chief Named
General Sir David Richards, the former commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan, has been announced as the new officer to head the British Army. Currently serving as Commander-in-Chief Land Forces, Ge...
New British Army Chief Named
General Sir David Richards, the former commander of Nato forces in Afghanistan, has been announced as the new officer to head the British Army. Currently serving as Commander-in-Chief Land Forces, Ge...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
'UVF' Weapons Cache Seized In Ballysillan
An investigation into a 'sudden death' in north Belfast has uncovered more than expected. More than 70 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been recovered from a house in a loyalist ar...
'UVF' Weapons Cache Seized In Ballysillan
An investigation into a 'sudden death' in north Belfast has uncovered more than expected. More than 70 firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition have been recovered from a house in a loyalist ar...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
IFA 'Sack' Move Approved The Irish Football Association Executive has backed the decision to sack its Chief Executive Howard Wells. During a meeting on Thursday it was also decided that IFA President...
Other NI News In Brief
IFA 'Sack' Move Approved The Irish Football Association Executive has backed the decision to sack its Chief Executive Howard Wells. During a meeting on Thursday it was also decided that IFA President...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
Public To Help Target Mallusk Fish Kills
The public's help is being sought to help prevent further industrial pollution killing fish in Co Antrim rivers. After criticism over apparent 'powerlessness' to detect and prosecute those companies ...
Public To Help Target Mallusk Fish Kills
The public's help is being sought to help prevent further industrial pollution killing fish in Co Antrim rivers. After criticism over apparent 'powerlessness' to detect and prosecute those companies ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
Creative Grants Launched
Northern Ireland's creative industry is to get a fillip with news that the diverse sector is to benefit from a multi-million pound grant scheme. The NI Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Gregory Cam...
Creative Grants Launched
Northern Ireland's creative industry is to get a fillip with news that the diverse sector is to benefit from a multi-million pound grant scheme. The NI Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Gregory Cam...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
'Public Back' Asda's Antrim Superstore
Antrim council has backed plans for an Asda superstore in the area, urging planners to approve the development - the proposals for which were lodged almost two years ago. The Planning Service has co...
'Public Back' Asda's Antrim Superstore
Antrim council has backed plans for an Asda superstore in the area, urging planners to approve the development - the proposals for which were lodged almost two years ago. The Planning Service has co...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 17, 2008
NI Minister Gets Rail On Link To Donegal
There's been a call for the revival of a long abandoned cross-border rail link in Ireland's northwest region. NI Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy, has lent his support to a rail forum ...
NI Minister Gets Rail On Link To Donegal
There's been a call for the revival of a long abandoned cross-border rail link in Ireland's northwest region. NI Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy, has lent his support to a rail forum ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
