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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Swine Flue Vaccine Is Prepared
The Department of Health is continuing its fight against increasing levels of swine flu in Northern Ireland. A considerable number of new cases were diagnosed last week, underlining the need to brin...
Swine Flue Vaccine Is Prepared
The Department of Health is continuing its fight against increasing levels of swine flu in Northern Ireland. A considerable number of new cases were diagnosed last week, underlining the need to brin...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Belfast Won't Bid For 'City Of Culture'
The City of Derry is to go a 'clear-run' in a UK-wide race for a prestigious cultural title. Belfast City Council's Development Committee announced yesterday - after voting for a second time - that ...
Belfast Won't Bid For 'City Of Culture'
The City of Derry is to go a 'clear-run' in a UK-wide race for a prestigious cultural title. Belfast City Council's Development Committee announced yesterday - after voting for a second time - that ...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Belfast Blast Follows Clady 'Bomb' Hoax
The security forces in Northern Ireland are back on alert this morning following reports that a bomb has exploded underneath a car in east Belfast. The area around the property at Kingsdale Park has ...
Belfast Blast Follows Clady 'Bomb' Hoax
The security forces in Northern Ireland are back on alert this morning following reports that a bomb has exploded underneath a car in east Belfast. The area around the property at Kingsdale Park has ...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Sugababe Amelle Admitted To Private Clinic
Sugababes member Amelle Berrabah has been admitted to a private clinic after suffering a "severe bout" of nervous exhaustion. It is understood that the 25-year-old has been advised to take a short br...
Sugababe Amelle Admitted To Private Clinic
Sugababes member Amelle Berrabah has been admitted to a private clinic after suffering a "severe bout" of nervous exhaustion. It is understood that the 25-year-old has been advised to take a short br...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Irish Tesco Costs More
A basket of common groceries in Tesco costs on average 18% more in the retailer's stores in the Irish Republic compared to its outlets across the border, according to the survey by Consumer Choice mag...
Irish Tesco Costs More
A basket of common groceries in Tesco costs on average 18% more in the retailer's stores in the Irish Republic compared to its outlets across the border, according to the survey by Consumer Choice mag...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
NI Heritage Gains Protection
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has stepped in to protect seven historic buildings at risk of demolition. The Agency confirmed that Building Preservation Notices (BPNs) have been serv...
NI Heritage Gains Protection
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) has stepped in to protect seven historic buildings at risk of demolition. The Agency confirmed that Building Preservation Notices (BPNs) have been serv...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
US-Irish Research Partnership Announced
Four tripartite US-Ireland research and development (R&D) partnerships valued at €7m were announced this week. The news was revealed at an event hosted by the US Ambassador to Ireland in Dublin which...
US-Irish Research Partnership Announced
Four tripartite US-Ireland research and development (R&D) partnerships valued at €7m were announced this week. The news was revealed at an event hosted by the US Ambassador to Ireland in Dublin which...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Manslaugher Conviction Follows Death Of Wife
A top banker who strangled his wife during a row after she asked for a divorce has been convicted of her manslaughter. Neil Ellerbeck, aged 46 of Canford Close Enfield, was found guilty yesterday, 13...
Manslaugher Conviction Follows Death Of Wife
A top banker who strangled his wife during a row after she asked for a divorce has been convicted of her manslaughter. Neil Ellerbeck, aged 46 of Canford Close Enfield, was found guilty yesterday, 13...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
ITV Boss Slams Media Coverage
The Executive Chairman of ITV, Michael Grade has hit out at media coverage over the broadcaster's difficulties in recruiting two senior executives. The outgoing ITV boss is insisting that the broadca...
ITV Boss Slams Media Coverage
The Executive Chairman of ITV, Michael Grade has hit out at media coverage over the broadcaster's difficulties in recruiting two senior executives. The outgoing ITV boss is insisting that the broadca...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Gun Crime And Rape Blights London
Figures just released show that crime in London is at its lowest level in ten years, with further reductions since last year. However, residential burglary, gun crime and the number of rapes are risi...
Gun Crime And Rape Blights London
Figures just released show that crime in London is at its lowest level in ten years, with further reductions since last year. However, residential burglary, gun crime and the number of rapes are risi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Queen's Festival Kicks-Off
The biggest arts festival in NI starts this weekend with dozens of cultural events scheduled, writes Carla Liébana. The 47th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queens will be get underway tonight...
Queen's Festival Kicks-Off
The biggest arts festival in NI starts this weekend with dozens of cultural events scheduled, writes Carla Liébana. The 47th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queens will be get underway tonight...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Filmmakers Takes 'Road To Morocco'
Collaborations between the UK and Moroccan film industry are set to increase after both countries signed up to a package of incentives which will encourage co-production projects and boost both nation...
Filmmakers Takes 'Road To Morocco'
Collaborations between the UK and Moroccan film industry are set to increase after both countries signed up to a package of incentives which will encourage co-production projects and boost both nation...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
UK Film Production 'Remains Steady'
Despite the recession, it has emerged there has been an increase in independent UK film productions. According to the UK Film Council, the number of such movies being has not only remained steady dur...
UK Film Production 'Remains Steady'
Despite the recession, it has emerged there has been an increase in independent UK film productions. According to the UK Film Council, the number of such movies being has not only remained steady dur...
UK National News, Oct 16, 2009
Other News In Brief
Vauxhall Agrees Pay Deal Workers at the Vauxhall car plant in Ellesmere Port have voted to accept a deal agreed between unions and the proposed new owner, Magna. Unite leaders agreed to a two-year pa...
Other News In Brief
Vauxhall Agrees Pay Deal Workers at the Vauxhall car plant in Ellesmere Port have voted to accept a deal agreed between unions and the proposed new owner, Magna. Unite leaders agreed to a two-year pa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Methody Tops First Choir Competition
A leading Belfast school choir has been back on stage to win yet another competition, writes Carla Liébana. Methodist College Choir took the honours at the first semi-final of Co-Operation Ire...
Methody Tops First Choir Competition
A leading Belfast school choir has been back on stage to win yet another competition, writes Carla Liébana. Methodist College Choir took the honours at the first semi-final of Co-Operation Ire...
Business News, Oct 16, 2009
Airline Makes 'Easymove' To City
Two so-called no frills airlines are to go head-to-head next year with news that Easyjet is to move one of its busiest routes from Belfast International Airport to the George Best Belfast City Airport...
Airline Makes 'Easymove' To City
Two so-called no frills airlines are to go head-to-head next year with news that Easyjet is to move one of its busiest routes from Belfast International Airport to the George Best Belfast City Airport...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Norfolkline Investment Sails In
A prestigious financial servcies centre is to be located in Belfast. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced Invest Northern Ireland's support for Norfolkline's new European Finance Servic...
Norfolkline Investment Sails In
A prestigious financial servcies centre is to be located in Belfast. NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced Invest Northern Ireland's support for Norfolkline's new European Finance Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 16, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Facelift At Cultra Manor Seven local firms have been invited to tender for a huge restoration project at one of Co Down's best known listed properties. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson has revealed...
Other NI News In Brief
Facelift At Cultra Manor Seven local firms have been invited to tender for a huge restoration project at one of Co Down's best known listed properties. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson has revealed...
Business News, Oct 15, 2009
'Bridge' To Business Is Opened
A successful construction project which was recently completed has now been officialy opened. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie visited Blackwatertown today to open the new Bridge Busi...
'Bridge' To Business Is Opened
A successful construction project which was recently completed has now been officialy opened. NI Social Development Minister, Margaret Ritchie visited Blackwatertown today to open the new Bridge Busi...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
SDLP Sees 'No Deal' On Policing
Weeks of frantic shuttle diplomacy involving meetings in London, New York, Belfast and Dublin on a settlement for the devolution of policing and justice to Stormont have to date come to nothing. The ...
SDLP Sees 'No Deal' On Policing
Weeks of frantic shuttle diplomacy involving meetings in London, New York, Belfast and Dublin on a settlement for the devolution of policing and justice to Stormont have to date come to nothing. The ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
MLAs Office Claims Hit Six Figure Sum
Members of the Stormont Assembly have claimed hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayers money since 2004, a BBC Northern Ireland investigation has revealed. Sinn Féin is reported to have claimed t...
MLAs Office Claims Hit Six Figure Sum
Members of the Stormont Assembly have claimed hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayers money since 2004, a BBC Northern Ireland investigation has revealed. Sinn Féin is reported to have claimed t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
Derry Arsonists Condemned
An overnight arson attack could have caused multiple fatalities. According to a senior fire officer, there could have been a "serious loss of life" in the arson attack on a block of flats in Londonde...
Derry Arsonists Condemned
An overnight arson attack could have caused multiple fatalities. According to a senior fire officer, there could have been a "serious loss of life" in the arson attack on a block of flats in Londonde...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
Airline To Make 'Easymove' To City
Two so-called low-cost airlines are set to go head-to-head next year with news that Easyjet is to move one of its busiest routes from Belfast International Airport to the George Best Belfast City Airp...
Airline To Make 'Easymove' To City
Two so-called low-cost airlines are set to go head-to-head next year with news that Easyjet is to move one of its busiest routes from Belfast International Airport to the George Best Belfast City Airp...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2009
Tragic Manchester Kids Named
The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of two children after their father was arrested this week. They were found dead in a flat in Manchester and have now been name...
Tragic Manchester Kids Named
The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths of two children after their father was arrested this week. They were found dead in a flat in Manchester and have now been name...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
Belfast Shooting Condemned
The PSNI have revealed that a man has been injured in a shooting in west Belfast - the second such incident in the city this week. The 28-year-old victim was shot in the stomach, hand and leg and has...
Belfast Shooting Condemned
The PSNI have revealed that a man has been injured in a shooting in west Belfast - the second such incident in the city this week. The 28-year-old victim was shot in the stomach, hand and leg and has...
Business News, Oct 15, 2009
Internet Facility 'Builds' Trade
A 'Hi Tech' facility in the border counties has been officially opened this week - and is already helping a Co Fermanagh construction firm to 'build business'. Located in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan,...
Internet Facility 'Builds' Trade
A 'Hi Tech' facility in the border counties has been officially opened this week - and is already helping a Co Fermanagh construction firm to 'build business'. Located in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
Border Internet Facility Opened
A 'Hi Tech' facility in the border counties has been officially opened this week, Located in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Aura Internet was established by two talented, locals, Breda McGuigan and Cla...
Border Internet Facility Opened
A 'Hi Tech' facility in the border counties has been officially opened this week, Located in Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan, Aura Internet was established by two talented, locals, Breda McGuigan and Cla...
Business News, Oct 15, 2009
Website Focuses On Workplace Safety
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new website, to help small businesses manage their workplace health and safety - and especially those in the construction sector. The Health an...
Website Focuses On Workplace Safety
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new website, to help small businesses manage their workplace health and safety - and especially those in the construction sector. The Health an...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 15, 2009
BBC 'Has Improved Regional Coverage'
A new report has shown that the BBC has made "significant improvements" in delivering coverage of one of the regions. Northern Ireland news is now getting more airtime on a national level, the report ...
BBC 'Has Improved Regional Coverage'
A new report has shown that the BBC has made "significant improvements" in delivering coverage of one of the regions. Northern Ireland news is now getting more airtime on a national level, the report ...
UK National News, Oct 15, 2009
Taxpayer 'Funds' MP's Own Firm
A Tory MP has claimed over £100,000 of taxpayers money and put it into his own company, according to reports. David Wilshire, MP for Spelthorne in Surrey, paid £105,500 into a company in which he was...
Taxpayer 'Funds' MP's Own Firm
A Tory MP has claimed over £100,000 of taxpayers money and put it into his own company, according to reports. David Wilshire, MP for Spelthorne in Surrey, paid £105,500 into a company in which he was...
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