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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 11
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2009
Jobs Lost In Castlecourt Catering
There's more bad news on jobs this week as over a dozen jobs have been lost in Belfast after the closure of the BB's Coffee & Muffins franchise in the Castlecourt centre. The move has prompted specul...
Jobs Lost In Castlecourt Catering
There's more bad news on jobs this week as over a dozen jobs have been lost in Belfast after the closure of the BB's Coffee & Muffins franchise in the Castlecourt centre. The move has prompted specul...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2009
Ulster Carpets Invests In NI
An iconic Co Armagh brand, Ulster Carpets is to retain its manufacturing base in Portadown. This will safeguard the futures of around 400 staff and will be welcome news as the firm is known to have b...
Ulster Carpets Invests In NI
An iconic Co Armagh brand, Ulster Carpets is to retain its manufacturing base in Portadown. This will safeguard the futures of around 400 staff and will be welcome news as the firm is known to have b...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2009
Other News In Brief
Posties Strike Postal workers in London are walking out in the latest of a series of strikes. Thousands of Royal Mail staff have stopped work for 24 hours in protest to changes to pay and conditions....
Other News In Brief
Posties Strike Postal workers in London are walking out in the latest of a series of strikes. Thousands of Royal Mail staff have stopped work for 24 hours in protest to changes to pay and conditions....
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Tesco Plans Loom Large The Planning Appeals Commission is understood to be close to making a decision on the controversial bid to build a 130,000 sq ft Tesco store at Bridgewater Park near Banbridge....
Other NI News In Brief
Tesco Plans Loom Large The Planning Appeals Commission is understood to be close to making a decision on the controversial bid to build a 130,000 sq ft Tesco store at Bridgewater Park near Banbridge....
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2009
St Patrick Themed Hotel Brings Jobs
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star...
St Patrick Themed Hotel Brings Jobs
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Cameron Gets Tough On Expenses
The Tories have slipped back in the opinion polls. They dropped one point to 40% while the government gained three to reach 30% in the first Populus poll to be carried out since the round of politica...
Cameron Gets Tough On Expenses
The Tories have slipped back in the opinion polls. They dropped one point to 40% while the government gained three to reach 30% in the first Populus poll to be carried out since the round of politica...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Policing Devolution Deal On The Way?
Some details have emerged of the much-anticipated 'letter of offer' from the Prime Minister on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly. Amid news that Gordon Brown is t...
Policing Devolution Deal On The Way?
Some details have emerged of the much-anticipated 'letter of offer' from the Prime Minister on the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly. Amid news that Gordon Brown is t...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Union Offers Royal Mail Last-Minute Deal
The main postal workers union has written to Royal Mail offering a last-minute deal aimed at avoiding strike action. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that the offer would "help restore cust...
Union Offers Royal Mail Last-Minute Deal
The main postal workers union has written to Royal Mail offering a last-minute deal aimed at avoiding strike action. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that the offer would "help restore cust...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Woman Charged With Child Sex Abuse
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with sexually abusing a child and taking and distributing an indecent image, following an investigation into paedophiles at a Plymouth nursery. Tracy Lyons, from ...
Woman Charged With Child Sex Abuse
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with sexually abusing a child and taking and distributing an indecent image, following an investigation into paedophiles at a Plymouth nursery. Tracy Lyons, from ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Abducted Man Shot In Ardoyne
A 23-year-old man was shot last night after being abducted on Ardoyne Avenue, in north Belfast, writes Carla Liébana. Police said he was bundled into a small red van by two men wearing balacla...
Abducted Man Shot In Ardoyne
A 23-year-old man was shot last night after being abducted on Ardoyne Avenue, in north Belfast, writes Carla Liébana. Police said he was bundled into a small red van by two men wearing balacla...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
NI Property Values 'Stabilising'
Although a third of local estate agents are reporting falling house values, Northern Ireland's house prices are said to be becoming more stable. This glimmer of hope in a previously 'free-fall' marke...
NI Property Values 'Stabilising'
Although a third of local estate agents are reporting falling house values, Northern Ireland's house prices are said to be becoming more stable. This glimmer of hope in a previously 'free-fall' marke...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
MET Hits Back Over MP's Arrest
The police have responded to a critical report on 'heavy-handed' handling of Home Office 'leaks' and the arrest of MP, Damian Green. In a statement from the Metropolitan Police's Assistant Commission...
MET Hits Back Over MP's Arrest
The police have responded to a critical report on 'heavy-handed' handling of Home Office 'leaks' and the arrest of MP, Damian Green. In a statement from the Metropolitan Police's Assistant Commission...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Brighton Bomber At Westminster
One of the most daring - and deadly - republican bomb outrages on the British mainland was remembered last night - while the bomber responsible was today hosted in Westminster. The memorial service w...
Brighton Bomber At Westminster
One of the most daring - and deadly - republican bomb outrages on the British mainland was remembered last night - while the bomber responsible was today hosted in Westminster. The memorial service w...
Recruitment News, Oct 13, 2009
Arts Centre Boosts Building Employment
A €2.4m grant is to aid Sligo's Model Arts Centre, providing a major boost of confidence for the area. The funds - from the EU/BMW Regional Assembly - are for the Model's major redevelopment project,...
Arts Centre Boosts Building Employment
A €2.4m grant is to aid Sligo's Model Arts Centre, providing a major boost of confidence for the area. The funds - from the EU/BMW Regional Assembly - are for the Model's major redevelopment project,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Obama Sends NI Message Of Support
US President Barack Obama's remains committed to supporting Northern Ireland's fledgling power-sharing structures. This week, the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met leading politicians, busine...
Obama Sends NI Message Of Support
US President Barack Obama's remains committed to supporting Northern Ireland's fledgling power-sharing structures. This week, the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met leading politicians, busine...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Edinburgh 'Remains' Find Man Charged
A man has been charged following the shock discovery of human remains found during a search for a missing woman in Edinburgh. Police investigating the disappearance of Samantha Wright, 25, made the d...
Edinburgh 'Remains' Find Man Charged
A man has been charged following the shock discovery of human remains found during a search for a missing woman in Edinburgh. Police investigating the disappearance of Samantha Wright, 25, made the d...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
House Prices Begin To Rise
A lack of supply is still underpinning the house price recovery, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) September housing market survey. Significantly, the headline RICS house price b...
House Prices Begin To Rise
A lack of supply is still underpinning the house price recovery, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) September housing market survey. Significantly, the headline RICS house price b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Brighton Bomber At Westminster
One of the most daring - and deadly - republican bomb outrages on the British mainland was remembered last night - while the bomber who was responsible for the attack was today hosted in Westminster. ...
Brighton Bomber At Westminster
One of the most daring - and deadly - republican bomb outrages on the British mainland was remembered last night - while the bomber who was responsible for the attack was today hosted in Westminster. ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Top Cop 'Voted' Into Electoral Job
As a general election looms in the New Year, a senior post in NI's Electoral Office has been filled. PSNI Chief Superintendent Graham Shields (pictured) is being appointed as the new Assistant Chief ...
Top Cop 'Voted' Into Electoral Job
As a general election looms in the New Year, a senior post in NI's Electoral Office has been filled. PSNI Chief Superintendent Graham Shields (pictured) is being appointed as the new Assistant Chief ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
St Patrick Themed Hotel Planned
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star...
St Patrick Themed Hotel Planned
Downpatrick, one of Northern Ireland's most historic towns, has been selected for a new £14 million hotel right in the heart of the famous St Patrick’s Trail. Plans unveiled today reveal a three-star...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Naked Passengers 'Exposed' At Airport
A new system to check people at airports while being quicker and safer, also shows passengers 'naked', revealing the most intimate parts of their bodies. The new type of X-ray scan, which produces na...
Naked Passengers 'Exposed' At Airport
A new system to check people at airports while being quicker and safer, also shows passengers 'naked', revealing the most intimate parts of their bodies. The new type of X-ray scan, which produces na...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Clinton 'Supports' NI Jobs
Among the politics and 'glad-handing' as US Foreign Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton made her much anticipated visit to Northern Ireland, there were hopes of post-devolution jobs creation too. NI ...
Clinton 'Supports' NI Jobs
Among the politics and 'glad-handing' as US Foreign Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton made her much anticipated visit to Northern Ireland, there were hopes of post-devolution jobs creation too. NI ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Dog Owners Snap Back On Fees
Plans for a ten-fold increase in the annual dog licence have been reversed following opposition from dog owners. Stormont Agriculture Michelle Gildernew has had to scale back a proposed increase from...
Dog Owners Snap Back On Fees
Plans for a ten-fold increase in the annual dog licence have been reversed following opposition from dog owners. Stormont Agriculture Michelle Gildernew has had to scale back a proposed increase from...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Make-Up Expert Goes 'Pink' The Ulster Cancer Foundation's Think Pink! breast cancer awareness campaign is running a special Clarins make-up masterclass with leading international make-up artist Claud...
Other NI News In Brief
Make-Up Expert Goes 'Pink' The Ulster Cancer Foundation's Think Pink! breast cancer awareness campaign is running a special Clarins make-up masterclass with leading international make-up artist Claud...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Man Jailed Two Decades After Rapes
A man who subjected his two victims to what was described as terrifying rape ordeals 20 years ago has been jailed. He was given nine years imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court. The result follows a...
Man Jailed Two Decades After Rapes
A man who subjected his two victims to what was described as terrifying rape ordeals 20 years ago has been jailed. He was given nine years imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court. The result follows a...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Kidnappers Jailed
A gang who kidnapped two innocent men and held them hostage for a week, before planning to murder them, have been sentenced to a total of 53 years imprisonment. The case was heard at Southwark Crown ...
Kidnappers Jailed
A gang who kidnapped two innocent men and held them hostage for a week, before planning to murder them, have been sentenced to a total of 53 years imprisonment. The case was heard at Southwark Crown ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2009
Other News In Brief
Head Injuries Killed M5 Victim Detectives investigating the murder of Melanie Hall said she had suffered "blunt force" injuries to her head. A post mortem examination revealed the 25-year-old had a f...
Other News In Brief
Head Injuries Killed M5 Victim Detectives investigating the murder of Melanie Hall said she had suffered "blunt force" injuries to her head. A post mortem examination revealed the 25-year-old had a f...
Business News, Oct 12, 2009
Millions 'Wasted' On Failed Maze Project
The now abandoned Maze stadium project cost the taxpayer over £3.5m in consultancy fees. The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) paid out that sum to planning consultants for the project o...
Millions 'Wasted' On Failed Maze Project
The now abandoned Maze stadium project cost the taxpayer over £3.5m in consultancy fees. The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) paid out that sum to planning consultants for the project o...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Jacqui Smith Must 'Say Sorry To Commons'
Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been ordered to again apologise in the House of Commons - this time over her second home allowances. Back in March, she apologised for a wrongful claim for porn...
Jacqui Smith Must 'Say Sorry To Commons'
Former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has been ordered to again apologise in the House of Commons - this time over her second home allowances. Back in March, she apologised for a wrongful claim for porn...
Business News, Oct 12, 2009
Ryanair Slams BBC 'Hatchet Job'
Michael O'Leary has branded a BBC documentary featuring practices at Ryanair a "hatchet job". The BBC Panorama show, which is due to be aired tonight on BBC One, is believed to have investigated why ...
Ryanair Slams BBC 'Hatchet Job'
Michael O'Leary has branded a BBC documentary featuring practices at Ryanair a "hatchet job". The BBC Panorama show, which is due to be aired tonight on BBC One, is believed to have investigated why ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
