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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 13
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Retailers Warn Of Postal 'Mayhem'
NI's shopkeepers and other small businesses are alarmed at news of a national postal strike. Glyn Roberts, the head of the independent retail lobby group, the NI Independent Retail Trades Association...
Retailers Warn Of Postal 'Mayhem'
NI's shopkeepers and other small businesses are alarmed at news of a national postal strike. Glyn Roberts, the head of the independent retail lobby group, the NI Independent Retail Trades Association...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Jail For Manchester Rapist
A man convicted of a number of 'historic' sex offences against a young girl was today jailed for six years. Paul William Murphy, 48, from Moss Side, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Man...
Jail For Manchester Rapist
A man convicted of a number of 'historic' sex offences against a young girl was today jailed for six years. Paul William Murphy, 48, from Moss Side, was found guilty of rape and sexual assault at Man...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Pentagon 'Hacker' Loses Extradition Trial
After three years fighting extradition to the USA, a British computer hacker who breached top-secret defence computers may now be facing more than 60 years in jail. Gary McKinnon has been refused per...
Pentagon 'Hacker' Loses Extradition Trial
After three years fighting extradition to the USA, a British computer hacker who breached top-secret defence computers may now be facing more than 60 years in jail. Gary McKinnon has been refused per...
Business News, Oct 9, 2009
Junior Minister Praises Building Industry
Outstanding achievements in NI's construction industry have been recognised. Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, this week attended the 10th Anniversary of the CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards 200...
Junior Minister Praises Building Industry
Outstanding achievements in NI's construction industry have been recognised. Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, this week attended the 10th Anniversary of the CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards 200...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2009
Aer Lingus To Cut Over 100 Shannon Job
One of the main unions representing Aer Lingus workers have revealed the airline will be seeking over 102 redundancies in their Shannon operation. The job cuts are believed to be primarily among ca...
Aer Lingus To Cut Over 100 Shannon Job
One of the main unions representing Aer Lingus workers have revealed the airline will be seeking over 102 redundancies in their Shannon operation. The job cuts are believed to be primarily among ca...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Plan For Magilligan Jail Moves Ahead
A project to build a replacement for an ageing Co Londonderry prison facility has moved a step further. Just months after designers were appointed for a new 800-bed facility at Magilligan Prison, the...
Plan For Magilligan Jail Moves Ahead
A project to build a replacement for an ageing Co Londonderry prison facility has moved a step further. Just months after designers were appointed for a new 800-bed facility at Magilligan Prison, the...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2009
Motorway Services Deal Boosts Jobs
News of the building of motorway service areas is being hailed as a fillip for the Irish construction sector, which has been hit hard by the recession. The National Roads Authority (NRA) yesterday si...
Motorway Services Deal Boosts Jobs
News of the building of motorway service areas is being hailed as a fillip for the Irish construction sector, which has been hit hard by the recession. The National Roads Authority (NRA) yesterday si...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Queen Honours Iraq Troops
A service was held today at St Paul's Cathedral to mark to contribution of UK troops who served in Iraq. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh led the ceremony, along with the Prince of Wales and the ...
Queen Honours Iraq Troops
A service was held today at St Paul's Cathedral to mark to contribution of UK troops who served in Iraq. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh led the ceremony, along with the Prince of Wales and the ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Belfast Sewer Images Snapped-Up
Students at Queen's University's School of Civil Engineering have been given rare insight into NI Water's ambitious Belfast Sewers Project, with the unveiling of a four-week photography exhibition. T...
Belfast Sewer Images Snapped-Up
Students at Queen's University's School of Civil Engineering have been given rare insight into NI Water's ambitious Belfast Sewers Project, with the unveiling of a four-week photography exhibition. T...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Ofgem Highlights Energy Challenges
Energy regulator Ofgem has today highlighted the challenges to Britain's gas and electricity supplies. Ofgem has drawn up four energy scenarios to assess the energy security risks over the next 10-1...
Ofgem Highlights Energy Challenges
Energy regulator Ofgem has today highlighted the challenges to Britain's gas and electricity supplies. Ofgem has drawn up four energy scenarios to assess the energy security risks over the next 10-1...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Belfast Marathon To Fund Two Causes
Next year's Belfast Marathon will support two charities: one local and one international. The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2010 was officially launched yesterday at the newly refurbished City...
Belfast Marathon To Fund Two Causes
Next year's Belfast Marathon will support two charities: one local and one international. The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon 2010 was officially launched yesterday at the newly refurbished City...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Bumper Christmas In Store For NI
Northern Ireland retailers could see Christmas sales that top 2008 levels if the Pound remains at current weak levels against the Euro. Earlier this year, experts said the Irish Republic's Exchequer ...
Bumper Christmas In Store For NI
Northern Ireland retailers could see Christmas sales that top 2008 levels if the Pound remains at current weak levels against the Euro. Earlier this year, experts said the Irish Republic's Exchequer ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Computer Therapy To 'Beat The Blues'
As the dreary days of winter arrive, the NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a new treatment for people with mild or moderate depression. 'Beating the Blues' is a computer-based cogniti...
Computer Therapy To 'Beat The Blues'
As the dreary days of winter arrive, the NI Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a new treatment for people with mild or moderate depression. 'Beating the Blues' is a computer-based cogniti...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Kids Targeted In Gwent Alco-Haul
Gwent Police have confiscated more than 82 litres of alcohol from underage drinkers in a small area of Rogerstone during just two nights. Newport West Neighbourhood Policing Team seized the alcohol a...
Kids Targeted In Gwent Alco-Haul
Gwent Police have confiscated more than 82 litres of alcohol from underage drinkers in a small area of Rogerstone during just two nights. Newport West Neighbourhood Policing Team seized the alcohol a...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Other News In Brief
Booze Aids Rape Drink has been blamed as a factor in the case of a teenager who raped a 14-year-old girl. He was aged just 13 at the time and has now been ordered to be detained for three-and-a-half ...
Other News In Brief
Booze Aids Rape Drink has been blamed as a factor in the case of a teenager who raped a 14-year-old girl. He was aged just 13 at the time and has now been ordered to be detained for three-and-a-half ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Junior Minister Praises Building Industry
Outstanding achievements in NI's construction industry have been recognised. Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, this week attended the 10th Anniversary of the CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards 200...
Junior Minister Praises Building Industry
Outstanding achievements in NI's construction industry have been recognised. Junior Minister Gerry Kelly, this week attended the 10th Anniversary of the CEF Specify Construction Excellence Awards 200...
Business News, Oct 9, 2009
Take Action Over 'Screenscrapers': Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair has announced it has submitted over 50 separate complaints to Consumer Protection Authorities in Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain against so-called screenscraper we...
Take Action Over 'Screenscrapers': Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair has announced it has submitted over 50 separate complaints to Consumer Protection Authorities in Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain against so-called screenscraper we...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Legendary Watchmaker Clocks-In
World renowned Swiss watch maker Kurt Klaus is visiting Belfast today. As well as holding a series of watch making workshops for a select number of local collectors and aficionados, the watching maki...
Legendary Watchmaker Clocks-In
World renowned Swiss watch maker Kurt Klaus is visiting Belfast today. As well as holding a series of watch making workshops for a select number of local collectors and aficionados, the watching maki...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Taliban Victim Buried The 13th soldier from a Co Down-based army battalion to be killed in action over the past six months in Afghanistan has been buried. Ballykinler-based Sergeant Stuart McGrath wa...
Other NI News In Brief
Taliban Victim Buried The 13th soldier from a Co Down-based army battalion to be killed in action over the past six months in Afghanistan has been buried. Ballykinler-based Sergeant Stuart McGrath wa...
Recruitment News, Oct 8, 2009
Midwest Hit By Further Job Losses
The Shannon region has suffered another jobs blow today with the news of 26 lay-offs at Sky Handling Partner. The company, which operates at Shannon Airport, says it has been forced into the decisio...
Midwest Hit By Further Job Losses
The Shannon region has suffered another jobs blow today with the news of 26 lay-offs at Sky Handling Partner. The company, which operates at Shannon Airport, says it has been forced into the decisio...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2009
Second Swine Flu Child Dies
Another NI child suffering from Swine flu has died. The 12-year-old boy passed away in the Ulster Hospital - but was confirmed as also having a serious underlying medical condition. He died on Thur...
Second Swine Flu Child Dies
Another NI child suffering from Swine flu has died. The 12-year-old boy passed away in the Ulster Hospital - but was confirmed as also having a serious underlying medical condition. He died on Thur...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2009
Vote For UK Mail Strike Questioned
It could be a cold festive season this year as the Christmas post is now in doubt. But while it looks like being seriously affected now that Royal Mail workers have voted for a national strike - mana...
Vote For UK Mail Strike Questioned
It could be a cold festive season this year as the Christmas post is now in doubt. But while it looks like being seriously affected now that Royal Mail workers have voted for a national strike - mana...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2009
Cameron Says 'Tough Times Ahead'
Conservative Leader David Cameron took centre stage at his party's conference this afternoon, pledging to take the "steep climb ahead". Mr Cameron told Tory delegates he is "ready to be tested" amid ...
Cameron Says 'Tough Times Ahead'
Conservative Leader David Cameron took centre stage at his party's conference this afternoon, pledging to take the "steep climb ahead". Mr Cameron told Tory delegates he is "ready to be tested" amid ...
Business News, Oct 8, 2009
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of Northern Ireland government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last night, P...
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of Northern Ireland government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last night, P...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2009
Jewellery 'Solves' M5 Bones Mystery
It has emerged that items of jewellery found with human remains found on a motorway sliproad near Bristol helped identify the body. Police are now sure that the remains are that of Melanie Hall who d...
Jewellery 'Solves' M5 Bones Mystery
It has emerged that items of jewellery found with human remains found on a motorway sliproad near Bristol helped identify the body. Police are now sure that the remains are that of Melanie Hall who d...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2009
Tories To Cut MoD Costs By Quarter
The Conservatives will ask civil servants to draw up plans to slash Ministry of Defence (MoD) costs by 25% in order to better focus resources on the front line. The savings will be made in bureaucrac...
Tories To Cut MoD Costs By Quarter
The Conservatives will ask civil servants to draw up plans to slash Ministry of Defence (MoD) costs by 25% in order to better focus resources on the front line. The savings will be made in bureaucrac...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2009
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of Northern Ireland government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last night, P...
Executive 'Silo' Will Worsen Cut Backs
Behavioural changes are needed at the heart of Northern Ireland government to combat the likely cut in public expenditure, the First Minister has said. Speaking at a bankers' gathering last night, P...
Recruitment News, Oct 8, 2009
Health Crisis Hits Private Sector
The economic downturn continues to hit the health sector in Northern Ireland, writes Carla Liébana. Fifty jobs are under threat at a private hospital in Ballykelly, Co Londonderry. The North-...
Health Crisis Hits Private Sector
The economic downturn continues to hit the health sector in Northern Ireland, writes Carla Liébana. Fifty jobs are under threat at a private hospital in Ballykelly, Co Londonderry. The North-...
Business News, Oct 8, 2009
Odyssey Complex Redevelopment Unveiled
Plans to integrate Belfast's Odyssey entertainment complex with the city centre and emerging Titanic quarter have been made public. Developers have spend two years working on the designs, which have...
Odyssey Complex Redevelopment Unveiled
Plans to integrate Belfast's Odyssey entertainment complex with the city centre and emerging Titanic quarter have been made public. Developers have spend two years working on the designs, which have...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2009
Dealer Stripped Of £200k By Court
A Wigan drug dealer has had £200,000 worth of crime proceeds seized by the courts. Anthony Seddon, 46, was found guilty of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, possession with intent to ...
Dealer Stripped Of £200k By Court
A Wigan drug dealer has had £200,000 worth of crime proceeds seized by the courts. Anthony Seddon, 46, was found guilty of possession with intent to supply a class A drug, possession with intent to ...
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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.
