Northern Ireland News for October 2010 : Page 12
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
'Less Is More', Says Robinson - But SF Disagree
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has called for the number of MLAs and government departments to be reduced after the Assembly election. He was speaking to a meeting of the Feder...
'Less Is More', Says Robinson - But SF Disagree
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson (pictured) has called for the number of MLAs and government departments to be reduced after the Assembly election. He was speaking to a meeting of the Feder...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2010
Delays For Asbestos Victims
More delays are now expected for asbestos victims after appeal judges referred their compensation claims to the Supreme Court. Judges were unable to agree on a High Court ruling that insurers are li...
Delays For Asbestos Victims
More delays are now expected for asbestos victims after appeal judges referred their compensation claims to the Supreme Court. Judges were unable to agree on a High Court ruling that insurers are li...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Donagh Abuse Brothers Probe Outlined
The controversial case of two sex-abuse brothers allowed back to their home village along the Fermanagh border has taken a new turn. Although they have since admitted themselves to hospital for treat...
Donagh Abuse Brothers Probe Outlined
The controversial case of two sex-abuse brothers allowed back to their home village along the Fermanagh border has taken a new turn. Although they have since admitted themselves to hospital for treat...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2010
Double Jeopardy Reforms Commence
A Bill to reform the centuries-old law which prevents a person being tried twice for the same offence in Scotland has been introduced. The 'double jeopardy' principle dates back over 800 years, but q...
Double Jeopardy Reforms Commence
A Bill to reform the centuries-old law which prevents a person being tried twice for the same offence in Scotland has been introduced. The 'double jeopardy' principle dates back over 800 years, but q...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Ballymurphy 'Massacre' Relatives 'Unhappy'
Relatives of those killed by the Army in west Belfast in 1971 are less than happy with their high profile meeting with NIO Secretary of State Owen Paterson on Thursday. Sinn Fein President, Gerry Ada...
Ballymurphy 'Massacre' Relatives 'Unhappy'
Relatives of those killed by the Army in west Belfast in 1971 are less than happy with their high profile meeting with NIO Secretary of State Owen Paterson on Thursday. Sinn Fein President, Gerry Ada...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2010
Low Apgar Score At Birth Linked To Cerebral Palsy
A new study, from researchers in Norway, suggests a low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood. The study, published on bmj.com, outlines the Apgar score as a qu...
Low Apgar Score At Birth Linked To Cerebral Palsy
A new study, from researchers in Norway, suggests a low Apgar score at birth is strongly associated with cerebral palsy in childhood. The study, published on bmj.com, outlines the Apgar score as a qu...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2010
Illegal Gas Fitter Sentenced
A man who falsely claimed to be a registered gas engineer has been sentenced for illegally installing gas appliances at addresses in York. Bennett Morley of Cherry Paddock, Haxby, York, was prosecute...
Illegal Gas Fitter Sentenced
A man who falsely claimed to be a registered gas engineer has been sentenced for illegally installing gas appliances at addresses in York. Bennett Morley of Cherry Paddock, Haxby, York, was prosecute...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Clegg Hints At Better Deal For NI
The second most powerful politician in the Westminster Government has pledged to "look again" at the level of spending cuts proposed in Northern Ireland. The commitment from the Liberal Democrat Lead...
Clegg Hints At Better Deal For NI
The second most powerful politician in the Westminster Government has pledged to "look again" at the level of spending cuts proposed in Northern Ireland. The commitment from the Liberal Democrat Lead...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
NI Soccer's Reign To Be Maintained
Rain won't stop play at this evening's Euro 2012 qualifier international - but it may help the home side battle their Mediterranean opponents. Already, Italy is facing a tough match against Northern ...
NI Soccer's Reign To Be Maintained
Rain won't stop play at this evening's Euro 2012 qualifier international - but it may help the home side battle their Mediterranean opponents. Already, Italy is facing a tough match against Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Construction Industry Backed By Wilson
Leaders in the construction industry have been praised for their role in dealing with the challenging times faced by the sector. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has addressed the Construction ...
Construction Industry Backed By Wilson
Leaders in the construction industry have been praised for their role in dealing with the challenging times faced by the sector. Stormont Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has addressed the Construction ...
Business News, Oct 8, 2010
'Rolls-Royce' Jobs Glide Into Lurgan
A firm whose clients include the prestigious luxury car marque, Rolls-Royce and well-known retailers such as Marks & Spencer, is cruising into future expansion with news of a multi million pound inves...
'Rolls-Royce' Jobs Glide Into Lurgan
A firm whose clients include the prestigious luxury car marque, Rolls-Royce and well-known retailers such as Marks & Spencer, is cruising into future expansion with news of a multi million pound inves...
Business News, Oct 8, 2010
Derry's St Mary's Celebrates Opening
The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has officially opened the newly built St Mary's College, Londonderry. She officiated at the opening of the new school along with Bishop Hegarty and t...
Derry's St Mary's Celebrates Opening
The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has officially opened the newly built St Mary's College, Londonderry. She officiated at the opening of the new school along with Bishop Hegarty and t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Attwood Visits Costal 'Eco Homes' Site
Some of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes are to be built in the scenic seaside village of Carnlough. The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has paid a visit to the site...
Attwood Visits Costal 'Eco Homes' Site
Some of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes are to be built in the scenic seaside village of Carnlough. The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has paid a visit to the site...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Derry's St Mary's Celebrates Opening
The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has officially opened the newly built St Mary's College, Londonderry. She officiated at the opening of the new school along with Bishop Hegarty and t...
Derry's St Mary's Celebrates Opening
The Stormont Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has officially opened the newly built St Mary's College, Londonderry. She officiated at the opening of the new school along with Bishop Hegarty and t...
UK National News, Oct 8, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Scottish Death Bill Overhauled The Scottish Certification of Death Bill has today been reformed. Commenting on the overhaul of the publication, Dr George Fernie, Chair of the British Me...
Other UK News In Brief
Scottish Death Bill Overhauled The Scottish Certification of Death Bill has today been reformed. Commenting on the overhaul of the publication, Dr George Fernie, Chair of the British Me...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
HSE Faces Dáil Accounts Committee
Officials from the Irish Republic's Department of Finance were attending a meeting of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee yesterday at which the Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive (H...
HSE Faces Dáil Accounts Committee
Officials from the Irish Republic's Department of Finance were attending a meeting of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee yesterday at which the Chief Executive of the Health Service Executive (H...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Beck's Launch 'Music Inspires Art'
Beck's Vier has celebrated its new Music Inspires Art campaign at a launch event in Belfast this week. The event, hosted by Tennent's Northern Ireland and attended by an audience of distinguished gue...
Beck's Launch 'Music Inspires Art'
Beck's Vier has celebrated its new Music Inspires Art campaign at a launch event in Belfast this week. The event, hosted by Tennent's Northern Ireland and attended by an audience of distinguished gue...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 8, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
M5 Road Crash The young woman who was killed in a road accident in Co Antrim on Thursday afternoon has been named as Rebecca McManus. She was 26-years-old and was from nearby Rathfern in Newtownabbey...
Other NI News In Brief
M5 Road Crash The young woman who was killed in a road accident in Co Antrim on Thursday afternoon has been named as Rebecca McManus. She was 26-years-old and was from nearby Rathfern in Newtownabbey...
Business News, Oct 8, 2010
Attwood Visits Costal 'Eco Homes' Site
Some of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes are to be built in the scenic seaside village of Carnlough. The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has paid a visit to the site...
Attwood Visits Costal 'Eco Homes' Site
Some of Northern Ireland's most energy efficient homes are to be built in the scenic seaside village of Carnlough. The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has paid a visit to the site...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
Paramedic Pleads Guilty To Nurse Murder
A former ambulance worker has pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Johnathan Vass, 30, attacked Jane Clough, 26, as she walked to her car after her shift at Blackpool Victoria Hospital...
Paramedic Pleads Guilty To Nurse Murder
A former ambulance worker has pleaded guilty to the murder of his ex-girlfriend. Johnathan Vass, 30, attacked Jane Clough, 26, as she walked to her car after her shift at Blackpool Victoria Hospital...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
Higher Contributions For Public Pensions Loom
An independent commission led by Lord Hutton, recommends that members of public sector pension schemes should pay higher contributions. The commission set up the initial recommendation to consider wa...
Higher Contributions For Public Pensions Loom
An independent commission led by Lord Hutton, recommends that members of public sector pension schemes should pay higher contributions. The commission set up the initial recommendation to consider wa...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
Hospital Fined Over Hepatitis C Infection
A hospital has been fined after a healthcare worker at a Worcestershire hospital contracted the Hepatitis C virus. In February 2007, the worker injured herself on a needle being used to take blood f...
Hospital Fined Over Hepatitis C Infection
A hospital has been fined after a healthcare worker at a Worcestershire hospital contracted the Hepatitis C virus. In February 2007, the worker injured herself on a needle being used to take blood f...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
'Rethink Spending Cuts' Says Devolved Leaders
The devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged the Westminster Government to rethink its planned spending cuts. Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy Fir...
'Rethink Spending Cuts' Says Devolved Leaders
The devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged the Westminster Government to rethink its planned spending cuts. Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy Fir...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2010
'Rethink Spending Cuts' Says Devolved Leaders
The devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged the Westminster Government to rethink its planned spending cuts. Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy Fir...
'Rethink Spending Cuts' Says Devolved Leaders
The devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have urged the Westminster Government to rethink its planned spending cuts. Stormont First Minister, Peter Robinson and Deputy Fir...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
Cap On Benefits Will Encourage 'Responsibility'
The Culture Secretary has said the state should not support families who get more in benefits than the average family earns. He said that introducing a new cap on family benefits will encourage "resp...
Cap On Benefits Will Encourage 'Responsibility'
The Culture Secretary has said the state should not support families who get more in benefits than the average family earns. He said that introducing a new cap on family benefits will encourage "resp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2010
Attwood Launches Housing Executive Probe
The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced details of a major investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) . The Minister has ordered a team of speciali...
Attwood Launches Housing Executive Probe
The Stormont Social Development Minister, Alex Attwood, has announced details of a major investigation into the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) . The Minister has ordered a team of speciali...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2010
NI Housing Chief Executive To Retire
Four decades on, Paddy McIntyre, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) boss has announced his retirement from service to local housing. From a trainee with the Northern Ireland Housing Trust ...
NI Housing Chief Executive To Retire
Four decades on, Paddy McIntyre, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) boss has announced his retirement from service to local housing. From a trainee with the Northern Ireland Housing Trust ...
UK National News, Oct 7, 2010
'Shocking' Lack Of Training Could Cost NHS Millions
Hundreds of aspiring surgeons, unable to obtain specialist training posts this year, are being “left adrift in the medical training system,” an investigation by BMJ Careers has reported. ̷...
'Shocking' Lack Of Training Could Cost NHS Millions
Hundreds of aspiring surgeons, unable to obtain specialist training posts this year, are being “left adrift in the medical training system,” an investigation by BMJ Careers has reported. ̷...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2010
Police Injury Awards In Spotlight
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has today published the final report on the review of police injury award arrangements. He initiated a review in May this year in response to concerns that w...
Police Injury Awards In Spotlight
The Stormont Justice Minister David Ford has today published the final report on the review of police injury award arrangements. He initiated a review in May this year in response to concerns that w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 7, 2010
EC Offers 'Shop Front' Belfast Location
Public accessibility was to the fore this week as the European Commission (EC) officially opened its new 'street level' Belfast offices. The EC in Northern Ireland now aims to be more open and availa...
EC Offers 'Shop Front' Belfast Location
Public accessibility was to the fore this week as the European Commission (EC) officially opened its new 'street level' Belfast offices. The EC in Northern Ireland now aims to be more open and availa...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
