Northern Ireland News for November 2009 : Page 3

UK National News, Nov 26, 2009
Denham Refuses Kirkby Plans
Communities and Local Government Secretary, John Denham, has today rejected the Tesco and Everton plans for Kirkby. His decision follows an in-depth Public Inquiry which was heard in Kirkby between N...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Third Of MLAs Employ Family
Forty-one of Northern Ireland's 108 MLAs employ family members using their Assembly allowance, it has been officially revealed. The details of members' interests, including additional earnings, have...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
McDowell Beaten At Festive Market
There was again little sign of festive cheer last night as a newspaper editor was badly beaten by a gang outside Belfast City Hall. Sunday World's northern editor Jim McDowell told of how he was bea...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Priest Bailed As Abuse Report Published
A Co Antrim priest - who has already ceased his ministry over allegations of child-sex abuse - has been arrested and then bailed by the Metropolitan Police in London. Fr Paul Symonds, a curate in the...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2009
ITV Studios Tunes Into Singapore
One of the world's leading international TV distributors in home-entertainment, have announced plans to launch a new Asian channel. Due for broadcast on the 1st December on the StarHub pay TV platfo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Oglaigh na hEireann 'Planted Bomb'
Ardoyne-based republicans are being balmed for the failed weekend bomb attack on the NI Policing Board. It has emerged that the republican dissident group Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) was suspected of t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Gardaí Move On ATM Thieves
Over a dozen people have been arrested in connection with the theft of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) in the south eastern and eastern regions of the Irish Republic. This will put pressure on the P...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Fermanagh Floods As Belfast 'Protected'
A woman who was stranded in her home near Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh, by rising floodwaters has been rescued by the police. The woman receives medical care at home, but could not be reached because ...
UK National News, Nov 26, 2009
Other News In Brief
Frozen Water Bills In Scotland The Water Industry Commission for Scotland has said domestic water charges should be frozen next year and maybe also in 2011 as well as they will then keep below inflat...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Foyle Peace Bridge Plan Approved
Plans to build a £13.5m 'peace bridge' over Londonderry's Foyle have been given the go-ahead. The new structure has been described as the most significant infrastructure project in Derry city for al...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Kids Eye-up 'Spec'tacular 3D Films
Youngsters are in for a real treat at one of this year's top film festivals, as they will get the chance to feast their eyes on a selection of the finest 3D animations. Films including Fly Me To The ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Young Peoples' Rally Driving Accelerates
A new programme for NI teens is being put into practice as a Co Armagh motorsports business revs-up in pursuit of practical driving skills. In a scheme that will also benefit road safety while at the...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 26, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Wilson Slams Banks Speaking in the Westminster during a statement on the Government's £62bn bailout of the banks in 2008, DUP MP Sammy Wilson said yesterday that whilst he could understand the import...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
"No Serious" Iraq/Bin Laden Links
There was no "serious collaboration" between Saddam Hussein's regime and al-Qaeda proceeding the US-led invasion of Iraq, a former top UK diplomat has said. The disposed Iraqi government was not "na...
Recruitment News, Nov 25, 2009
£1m FIFA Deal Boosts Strabane
Existing jobs have been secured with news that a local firm, Grosvenor Shirts has just signed a licence agreement with the soccer ruling body, FIFA to make luxury formal shirts for the forthcoming Wor...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Bristol Assault Baby Dies
It has emerged today that a baby boy has died in hospital in Bristol - three weeks after his father was charged with injuring him. The victim, three-month-old Kodi Martin suffered serious head injuri...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Millionaire Rabbi Cleared Of Dealing Cocaine
A multi-millionaire rabbi has been cleared of dealing drugs by a court. Manchester Crown Court heard how Rabbi Baruch Chalomish, 54, from Salford, spent £1,000 a week on cocaine to go to parties whil...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Economic Recovery Still Far Off
Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has showed a 0.3% fall in gross domestic product in the three months to the end of September. This means there is only a slight improvement...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Powers Increase In Scottish Parliament
Greater powers are to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament, it has been announced. Plans are afoot to transfer greater taxation and legislative responsibilities from Westminster to the Holyrood go...
Business News, Nov 25, 2009
'Media Companies Struggling' Say Thornton
An international business and financial organisation has conducted an online survey to monitor recent productivity in the media industry. Grant Thornton UK LLP, with offices in 30 locations nationwid...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
West Midlands Betting Shop Raid
Armed robbers threatened staff in a Wolverhampton betting shop yesterday, before making off with cash. The incident happened at the Tote Bookmakers on Lower Villiers Street, Blakenhall at 10.15am on...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2009
Fermanagh Murder Charges Heard
One of two men accused of attempting to murder a trainee police recruit shot his gun as he came under fire from undercover PSNI officers, a court heard today. Gerard James McManus, aged 26, is alleg...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Charity Thief Jailed
The boss of a charity who ruthlessly stole thousands of pounds donated to help Sickle-Cell Anaemia sufferers has been jailed for 18 months. Ngoy Bin Ngoy, 39, a Congolese the founder and chairman of ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Met Women's 'On The Beat' Anniversary
It is 90 years since the first female Metropolitan Police officers donned their uniforms and began policing London. To celebrate this milestone an event was held this week, hosted by Martin Tiplady ...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Police Seeks Murder Witness
London detectives from the Met's Homicide and Serious Crime Command are appealing for witnesses who may have information about a murder. They are probing the death of 30-year-old Ben Gardner who died...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2009
Body Discovered In Enniskillen
The police have revealed that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a woman's body in Co Fermanagh. A PSNI statement said that the discovery, at a house on the Sligo R...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Royal Mail's Festive Facts 'Posted'
As Christmas looms ever closer Royal Mail has been predicting the size of its festive mailbag for 2009 - and has 'posted' details of its festive advice onto the internet. Helping to promote its 'Gree...
UK National News, Nov 25, 2009
Other News In Brief
600 Jobs Cut In Airline The Midlands-based airline BMI has announced plans to cut around 600 jobs as part of a restructuring that involves a reduction of aircrafts and the suspension of loss-making ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2009
Belfast Denounces Festive 'Jeer'
Christmas celebrations at Belfast City Hall were last night over-shadowed by sectarian violence. Rival groups of teens spilled onto the street amid the annual festive lights switch-on. Youths hurl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 25, 2009
Fermanagh Flood Relief Praised
As the level of Lough Erne this week reached the highest on record after days of heavy rain caused widespread flooding, the Rivers Agency in the western region was last night expecting another 20-30ml...