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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
Baby P 'Boss' Challenges Dismissal
The former children's services chief who lost her job over the Baby P tragedy is "financially ruined and will never work again". Her lawyer told the High Court today that Sharon Shoesmith - who comes...
Baby P 'Boss' Challenges Dismissal
The former children's services chief who lost her job over the Baby P tragedy is "financially ruined and will never work again". Her lawyer told the High Court today that Sharon Shoesmith - who comes...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2009
Builders Remain Reluctant, Despite Stability
Housebuilders remain reluctant to bring forward new projects for development, despite the stabilisation in house prices recorded by the Nationwide and Halifax. New information from Glenigan - which ...
Builders Remain Reluctant, Despite Stability
Housebuilders remain reluctant to bring forward new projects for development, despite the stabilisation in house prices recorded by the Nationwide and Halifax. New information from Glenigan - which ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
On-The-Spot Fines To Tackle Crime
Those committing low level crime and engaging in anti-social behaviour are to be hit with on-the-spot fines. The move is amongst a raft of radical new proposals unveiled today in Northern Ireland. W...
On-The-Spot Fines To Tackle Crime
Those committing low level crime and engaging in anti-social behaviour are to be hit with on-the-spot fines. The move is amongst a raft of radical new proposals unveiled today in Northern Ireland. W...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2009
Cuts Loom As Airline Losses Soar
Airlines are going into freefall - if today's double jobs threats are cleared for take off. Unions representing British Airways cabin crew are planning an emergency meeting after the airline said it ...
Cuts Loom As Airline Losses Soar
Airlines are going into freefall - if today's double jobs threats are cleared for take off. Unions representing British Airways cabin crew are planning an emergency meeting after the airline said it ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
Belfast Escapes Aer Lingus Cuts
The hundreds of job losses just announced at Aer Lingus will not affect its Belfast operation, the company has said. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said that it needs to reduce annual costs...
Belfast Escapes Aer Lingus Cuts
The hundreds of job losses just announced at Aer Lingus will not affect its Belfast operation, the company has said. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said that it needs to reduce annual costs...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
Retain Police Reserve, Says DUP
Political posturing continued today with news that the Democratic Unionist Party has called for the full-time police reserve to be retained. This is one item on a new 'shopping list' that has been pr...
Retain Police Reserve, Says DUP
Political posturing continued today with news that the Democratic Unionist Party has called for the full-time police reserve to be retained. This is one item on a new 'shopping list' that has been pr...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2009
Pensioners Targeted By Armed Robbers
Armed robbers have threatened and robbed an elderly couple in their Wolverhampton home. The couple, who are both in their 80s, answered the door to their flat in Woodstock Road, East Park at around 3...
Pensioners Targeted By Armed Robbers
Armed robbers have threatened and robbed an elderly couple in their Wolverhampton home. The couple, who are both in their 80s, answered the door to their flat in Woodstock Road, East Park at around 3...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
'Gerrymandering' Fears On Planning
Planning issues could be hindered by the review of Northern Ireland's local authorities, it has been claimed. Foyle assemblywoman Mary Bradley suggested the reallocation of council areas could lead ...
'Gerrymandering' Fears On Planning
Planning issues could be hindered by the review of Northern Ireland's local authorities, it has been claimed. Foyle assemblywoman Mary Bradley suggested the reallocation of council areas could lead ...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2009
Other News In Brief
Cameraman Wins Accolade A cameraman has been honoured for his 'front line' work. Jonathan Young, (pictured here in Afghanistan) an acclaimed documentary lighting cameraman, who is nominally 'based' i...
Other News In Brief
Cameraman Wins Accolade A cameraman has been honoured for his 'front line' work. Jonathan Young, (pictured here in Afghanistan) an acclaimed documentary lighting cameraman, who is nominally 'based' i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
NI Red Meat Takes Centre Stage
Northern Ireland beef and lamb will be showcased on the world stage during the Anuga International Food Show in Cologne next week. Hosted by The Livestock & Meat Commission (LMC), four of Northern Ir...
NI Red Meat Takes Centre Stage
Northern Ireland beef and lamb will be showcased on the world stage during the Anuga International Food Show in Cologne next week. Hosted by The Livestock & Meat Commission (LMC), four of Northern Ir...
Business News, Oct 7, 2009
'Gerrymandering' Fears On Planning
Planning issues could be hindered by the review of Northern Ireland's local authorities, it has been claimed. Foyle assemblywoman Mary Bradley suggested the reallocation of council areas could lead ...
'Gerrymandering' Fears On Planning
Planning issues could be hindered by the review of Northern Ireland's local authorities, it has been claimed. Foyle assemblywoman Mary Bradley suggested the reallocation of council areas could lead ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Has Marketing Been Derailed? While SDLP East Londonderry MLA John Dallat has expressed surprise that Translink spent nothing marketing the Belfast to Derry railway line in the last financial year, a ...
Other NI News In Brief
Has Marketing Been Derailed? While SDLP East Londonderry MLA John Dallat has expressed surprise that Translink spent nothing marketing the Belfast to Derry railway line in the last financial year, a ...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Solider Killed In Helmand Blast
A British soldier has been killed while on foot patrol in the Afghan region of Helmand The man served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, the Ministry of Defence said. He was patrolling Nad e-...
Solider Killed In Helmand Blast
A British soldier has been killed while on foot patrol in the Afghan region of Helmand The man served with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, the Ministry of Defence said. He was patrolling Nad e-...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Man Gunned Down In London
A murder investigation is underway after a 21-year-old man was shot dead in east London. He was gunned down on Ickburgh Road in Clapton at around 10.50pm last night. The victim suffered a single gun...
Man Gunned Down In London
A murder investigation is underway after a 21-year-old man was shot dead in east London. He was gunned down on Ickburgh Road in Clapton at around 10.50pm last night. The victim suffered a single gun...
Business News, Oct 6, 2009
Central Bank Forecast Improves
The Central Bank in Dublin has revised its forecast for the economy, predicting a smaller 'shrinkage' than first thought. The bank says that although a lot of uncertainty remains, the figures suggest...
Central Bank Forecast Improves
The Central Bank in Dublin has revised its forecast for the economy, predicting a smaller 'shrinkage' than first thought. The bank says that although a lot of uncertainty remains, the figures suggest...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
M5 Bones 'Confirmed Human'
The bones found in a bag on the M5 motorway - north of Bristol - are human. A motorway workman clearing vegetation in the area found a skull and a significant number of bones on Monday. Today, Avon ...
M5 Bones 'Confirmed Human'
The bones found in a bag on the M5 motorway - north of Bristol - are human. A motorway workman clearing vegetation in the area found a skull and a significant number of bones on Monday. Today, Avon ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
New Mums May Go Home Early
A public debate has opened-up over new cost-cutting measures proposed by a NI health trust. The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is planning to send new mothers home between six and 12 hours afte...
New Mums May Go Home Early
A public debate has opened-up over new cost-cutting measures proposed by a NI health trust. The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is planning to send new mothers home between six and 12 hours afte...
Business News, Oct 6, 2009
Ramsey Urges University To Back Derry
The City of Derry is being left behind in the race for better higher educational facilities. SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has said the University of Ulster needs to make immediate investment in its Derr...
Ramsey Urges University To Back Derry
The City of Derry is being left behind in the race for better higher educational facilities. SDLP Foyle MLA Pat Ramsey has said the University of Ulster needs to make immediate investment in its Derr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
NI's Drug Abusers Highlighted
Cannabis remains the drug of choice for Northern Ireland users. A statistical bulletin detailing information on problem drug users presenting for treatment services in the year ending 31 March 2009 h...
NI's Drug Abusers Highlighted
Cannabis remains the drug of choice for Northern Ireland users. A statistical bulletin detailing information on problem drug users presenting for treatment services in the year ending 31 March 2009 h...
Recruitment News, Oct 6, 2009
Gilmore Calls On Workers To Unite
The leader of the Irish Labour party has called on Ireland's workers to "unite" during his address to one of the State's largest unions. Speaking at the Siptu biennial delegate conference in Tralee, ...
Gilmore Calls On Workers To Unite
The leader of the Irish Labour party has called on Ireland's workers to "unite" during his address to one of the State's largest unions. Speaking at the Siptu biennial delegate conference in Tralee, ...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Proposed GP Pay 'Freeze' Slammed
Family doctors are outraged over plans to call a halt to pay increases. The Chancellor Alistair Darling has recommended a pay freeze for 40,000 senior public servants in 2010/11 and has written to sa...
Proposed GP Pay 'Freeze' Slammed
Family doctors are outraged over plans to call a halt to pay increases. The Chancellor Alistair Darling has recommended a pay freeze for 40,000 senior public servants in 2010/11 and has written to sa...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Death Fall Teens Named
The two teenage girls who died when they jumped from a bridge in Scotland in an apparent suicide pact were named last night. One was Neve Lafferty who was 15. She jumped to her death with Georgia Row...
Death Fall Teens Named
The two teenage girls who died when they jumped from a bridge in Scotland in an apparent suicide pact were named last night. One was Neve Lafferty who was 15. She jumped to her death with Georgia Row...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Drugs Misuse 'Too Great To Ignore'
Reducing the number of problem drug misusers and disrupting the illicit drugs market can bring huge social and economic benefits to Scotland, Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing said today. Th...
Drugs Misuse 'Too Great To Ignore'
Reducing the number of problem drug misusers and disrupting the illicit drugs market can bring huge social and economic benefits to Scotland, Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing said today. Th...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
Policing Talks Continue In London
Hours after hosting PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks. However, despite Sinn Féin's op...
Policing Talks Continue In London
Hours after hosting PM Gordon Brown at Stormont, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness have returned to Downing Street in a bid to progress policing and justice talks. However, despite Sinn Féin's op...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
Clinton UK Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
Clinton UK Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Clinton UK Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
Clinton UK Visit Confirmed
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will discuss a wide range of issues during her visit to the UK and Ireland later this week. The United State's most powerful diplomat, and a former First Lady, w...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Tories Would Freeze Public Wages
A Tory government would freeze public sector pay, the Shadow Chancellor told his party's Manchester conference today. Outlining the Conservatives' spending plans, George Osborne said he would halt p...
Tories Would Freeze Public Wages
A Tory government would freeze public sector pay, the Shadow Chancellor told his party's Manchester conference today. Outlining the Conservatives' spending plans, George Osborne said he would halt p...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
Cell Death Dissident's Family 'Seeks Truth'
The family of a convicted republican who died in police custody at the weekend have voiced concerns over the death. Forty-year-old John Brady was being held at Strand Road PSNI station when he is be...
Cell Death Dissident's Family 'Seeks Truth'
The family of a convicted republican who died in police custody at the weekend have voiced concerns over the death. Forty-year-old John Brady was being held at Strand Road PSNI station when he is be...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 6, 2009
Newry Street Brawl Broken-Up
A large police presence - including a force helicopter - was needed yesterday to have nine men arrested after vicious fighting broke out in Newry. Police were called to the scene at around 4.20pm on ...
Newry Street Brawl Broken-Up
A large police presence - including a force helicopter - was needed yesterday to have nine men arrested after vicious fighting broke out in Newry. Police were called to the scene at around 4.20pm on ...
UK National News, Oct 6, 2009
Car Sales Boosted By Scrappage Deal
There were 367,929 new UK car registrations last month as motorists continued to take advantage of the scrappage scheme under which they receive a £2,000 discount on vehicles more than 10 years old wh...
Car Sales Boosted By Scrappage Deal
There were 367,929 new UK car registrations last month as motorists continued to take advantage of the scrappage scheme under which they receive a £2,000 discount on vehicles more than 10 years old wh...
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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.
