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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 17
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Staff Suspended Over NI Prison Death
Four prison staff have been removed from their posts today after a high level investigation into a death in custody moved closer to its conclusion. The major investigation was launched at the high-se...
Staff Suspended Over NI Prison Death
Four prison staff have been removed from their posts today after a high level investigation into a death in custody moved closer to its conclusion. The major investigation was launched at the high-se...
Business News, Oct 2, 2009
Innovation Can Beat NI's Economic Gloom
The worst of the recession can be overcome, as long as NI companies are prepared to innovate. Arlene Foster, NI Enterprise Minister, believes that innovation and research and development (R&D) are th...
Innovation Can Beat NI's Economic Gloom
The worst of the recession can be overcome, as long as NI companies are prepared to innovate. Arlene Foster, NI Enterprise Minister, believes that innovation and research and development (R&D) are th...
Business News, Oct 2, 2009
NI House Prices Rising
There's good news today for home owners in Northern Ireland. New figures show that the Province is now enjoying the biggest upward change in property values of the whole UK, at 9.7%, followed by the ...
NI House Prices Rising
There's good news today for home owners in Northern Ireland. New figures show that the Province is now enjoying the biggest upward change in property values of the whole UK, at 9.7%, followed by the ...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
RAF Serviceman Killed in Helmand Blast
A member of the Royal Air Force has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is ...
RAF Serviceman Killed in Helmand Blast
A member of the Royal Air Force has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. The serviceman died while on patrol close to Camp Bastion, in Helmand Province. It is ...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Couple Bailed Over Girl's Hanging
The mother and stepfather of an eight-year-old girl who was found hanged in her bedroom at her home in Nottinghamshire have been released on bail, following their arrest in connection with her death. ...
Couple Bailed Over Girl's Hanging
The mother and stepfather of an eight-year-old girl who was found hanged in her bedroom at her home in Nottinghamshire have been released on bail, following their arrest in connection with her death. ...
Business News, Oct 2, 2009
CC Renews Competition 'Test' Call
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally recommended to the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) - and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - that t...
CC Renews Competition 'Test' Call
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally recommended to the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) - and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - that t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Swine Flu Mum Treated In England
A Northern Ireland woman suffering from swine flu and who had recently given birth has been airlifted to a specialist unit in England. The news comes just hours after the NI Department of Health said...
Swine Flu Mum Treated In England
A Northern Ireland woman suffering from swine flu and who had recently given birth has been airlifted to a specialist unit in England. The news comes just hours after the NI Department of Health said...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Charges Follow 'Body In Suitcase' Horror
Police investigating the shock discovery of a body in a suitcase found dumped in Kent last month have charged a man. IT specialist Clinton Bailey, aged 35, has been charged with the murder of 37-year...
Charges Follow 'Body In Suitcase' Horror
Police investigating the shock discovery of a body in a suitcase found dumped in Kent last month have charged a man. IT specialist Clinton Bailey, aged 35, has been charged with the murder of 37-year...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
House Prices Rise To 2008 Levels
House prices rose by 0.9% in September according to Nationwide. This is the fifth consecutive monthly increase, and is pushing property values up to levels last seen a year ago. Commenting on the f...
House Prices Rise To 2008 Levels
House prices rose by 0.9% in September according to Nationwide. This is the fifth consecutive monthly increase, and is pushing property values up to levels last seen a year ago. Commenting on the f...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Ad Campaign Tackles Knife Crime
A new advertising campaign which highlights the cost of carrying a knife has been launched by Home Office Minister David Hanson. The Policing and Crime Minister also announced the creation of a taskf...
Ad Campaign Tackles Knife Crime
A new advertising campaign which highlights the cost of carrying a knife has been launched by Home Office Minister David Hanson. The Policing and Crime Minister also announced the creation of a taskf...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
GAA's 'Equality' Commitment Welcomed
Just days after a row over a Stormont Minister's threat to withdraw funding from Gaelic clubs who named grounds or competitions after dead paramilitaries, the DUP Sports Minister will attend his first...
GAA's 'Equality' Commitment Welcomed
Just days after a row over a Stormont Minister's threat to withdraw funding from Gaelic clubs who named grounds or competitions after dead paramilitaries, the DUP Sports Minister will attend his first...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Brown Bound For Belfast Over Policing
Gordon Brown will arrive in Belfast next week in a bid to end the emerging deadlock over policing and justice devolution. The Prime Minister's decision to intervene directly in the matter comes amid...
Brown Bound For Belfast Over Policing
Gordon Brown will arrive in Belfast next week in a bid to end the emerging deadlock over policing and justice devolution. The Prime Minister's decision to intervene directly in the matter comes amid...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
NI Swine Flu Mum Treated In England
A Northern Ireland woman suffering from swine flu and who had recently given birth has been airlifted to a specialist unit in England. The news comes just hours after the Northern Ireland Department ...
NI Swine Flu Mum Treated In England
A Northern Ireland woman suffering from swine flu and who had recently given birth has been airlifted to a specialist unit in England. The news comes just hours after the Northern Ireland Department ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
NI House Prices Rise Is Fastest In UK
There's good news today for home owners in Northern Ireland. New figures show that the Province is now enjoying the biggest upward change in property values of the whole UK, at 9.7%, followed by the ...
NI House Prices Rise Is Fastest In UK
There's good news today for home owners in Northern Ireland. New figures show that the Province is now enjoying the biggest upward change in property values of the whole UK, at 9.7%, followed by the ...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Further Birmingham Football Arrests
West Midlands police have arrested 19 men in connection with the disorder in Birmingham city centre after last month's Blues-Villa derby. All have been charged with violent disorder over the fights w...
Further Birmingham Football Arrests
West Midlands police have arrested 19 men in connection with the disorder in Birmingham city centre after last month's Blues-Villa derby. All have been charged with violent disorder over the fights w...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Competitive Supermarket 'Test' Urged
The Competition Commission has recommended a "competition test" to stop supermarkets dominating in a local area. The test would prevent supermarkets' groceries developments, including extensions to ...
Competitive Supermarket 'Test' Urged
The Competition Commission has recommended a "competition test" to stop supermarkets dominating in a local area. The test would prevent supermarkets' groceries developments, including extensions to ...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Jump In Life Expectancy Revealed
Over half of all children born in the UK today will live to see their 100th birthday, a new report has revealed. The study also said British children, and those in other developing countries born in...
Jump In Life Expectancy Revealed
Over half of all children born in the UK today will live to see their 100th birthday, a new report has revealed. The study also said British children, and those in other developing countries born in...
UK National News, Oct 2, 2009
Other News In Brief
Will 'To Die' Accepted Hospital staff acted within the law when they allowed a young woman to kill herself because she told them she wanted to die, a coroner has ruled. Suicide victim Kerrie Wooltort...
Other News In Brief
Will 'To Die' Accepted Hospital staff acted within the law when they allowed a young woman to kill herself because she told them she wanted to die, a coroner has ruled. Suicide victim Kerrie Wooltort...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Brown Is Belfast Bound Over Policing
Gordon Brown (pictured) will arrive in Belfast next week in a bid to end the emerging deadlock over policing and justice devolution. The Prime Minister's decision to intervene directly in the matter...
Brown Is Belfast Bound Over Policing
Gordon Brown (pictured) will arrive in Belfast next week in a bid to end the emerging deadlock over policing and justice devolution. The Prime Minister's decision to intervene directly in the matter...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Highest Levels Of Swine Flu Reached
The number of visits being made to local GPs by people who fear swine flu infection is continuing to rise. Amid fears of a 'second wave' of infections, the Department of Health's latest weekly flu bu...
Highest Levels Of Swine Flu Reached
The number of visits being made to local GPs by people who fear swine flu infection is continuing to rise. Amid fears of a 'second wave' of infections, the Department of Health's latest weekly flu bu...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Building Firm Fined For Death
A Co Antrim construction firm has been £15,000 following the death of an employee. Creevecastle Ltd pleaded guilty at Antrim Crown Court to two breaches in a case brought by the Health and Safety Ex...
Building Firm Fined For Death
A Co Antrim construction firm has been £15,000 following the death of an employee. Creevecastle Ltd pleaded guilty at Antrim Crown Court to two breaches in a case brought by the Health and Safety Ex...
Recruitment News, Oct 2, 2009
'Net News' Jobs Lost
Sixteen jobs are to go with the closure of the news service, Independent Network News (INN). Chief Executive John O'Connor confirmed that the company will cease operating from October 20 with the lo...
'Net News' Jobs Lost
Sixteen jobs are to go with the closure of the news service, Independent Network News (INN). Chief Executive John O'Connor confirmed that the company will cease operating from October 20 with the lo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
NI's Older People To Gain Representation
The public are to be asked what they think about a proposal to create an Older People's Commissioner for NI. Stormont Junior Ministers Robin Newton and Gerry Kelly this week launched a public consult...
NI's Older People To Gain Representation
The public are to be asked what they think about a proposal to create an Older People's Commissioner for NI. Stormont Junior Ministers Robin Newton and Gerry Kelly this week launched a public consult...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
'Cherrybomb' Distributor Bid Intensifies
The search for a distributor for a coming-of-age independent film starring the Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has stepped up apace. Rupert, pictured here during filming at the Valley Leisure Centre ...
'Cherrybomb' Distributor Bid Intensifies
The search for a distributor for a coming-of-age independent film starring the Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint has stepped up apace. Rupert, pictured here during filming at the Valley Leisure Centre ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Free Tours Mark City Hall Relaunch
As Belfast City Hall's reopening approaches, festive activities organised to celebrate the event will soon be underway too. "A packed programme of fun is being lined up from 17 October to encourage r...
Free Tours Mark City Hall Relaunch
As Belfast City Hall's reopening approaches, festive activities organised to celebrate the event will soon be underway too. "A packed programme of fun is being lined up from 17 October to encourage r...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 2, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Robbery Gang Hunted The hunt is on for a gang who kidnapped two men in west Belfast to force a ransom payment. The victims, who were not physically harmed but were left very frightened by the ordeal,...
Other NI News In Brief
Robbery Gang Hunted The hunt is on for a gang who kidnapped two men in west Belfast to force a ransom payment. The victims, who were not physically harmed but were left very frightened by the ordeal,...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2009
Guilty Pleas In Nursery Sex Abuse Case
A nursery worker and two co-defendants have pleaded guilty to a number of child sex offences, described as "horrific" by police. At Bristol Crown Court, Vanessa George, from Plymouth, Angela Allen, f...
Guilty Pleas In Nursery Sex Abuse Case
A nursery worker and two co-defendants have pleaded guilty to a number of child sex offences, described as "horrific" by police. At Bristol Crown Court, Vanessa George, from Plymouth, Angela Allen, f...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2009
New Powers Will Tackle Minor Crimes
New police powers will cut down on the number of cases handled by the Northern Ireland courts, it has been claimed. Revised legislation is set to give officers the right to issue more on-the-spot fi...
New Powers Will Tackle Minor Crimes
New police powers will cut down on the number of cases handled by the Northern Ireland courts, it has been claimed. Revised legislation is set to give officers the right to issue more on-the-spot fi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 1, 2009
NI First Ministers Clash
A public spat between Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness over the devolution of policing and justice powers escalated last night. Mr McGuinness said he had found it increasing difficult to forge a...
NI First Ministers Clash
A public spat between Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness over the devolution of policing and justice powers escalated last night. Mr McGuinness said he had found it increasing difficult to forge a...
UK National News, Oct 1, 2009
Vaccine Death Girl 'Died From Tumour'
A teenager who died shortly after receiving the cervical cancer vaccine died from a malignant chest tumour, it has been revealed. Natalie Morton, 14, collapsed just hours after receiving the Cervarix...
Vaccine Death Girl 'Died From Tumour'
A teenager who died shortly after receiving the cervical cancer vaccine died from a malignant chest tumour, it has been revealed. Natalie Morton, 14, collapsed just hours after receiving the Cervarix...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A mostly dry evening and night with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive, especially in the south. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
