Northern Ireland News for October 2010 : Page 9
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
MLA Pay Cut In Sinn Fein's Economic Plan
A series of proposals from Sinn Fein to deal with the current economic difficulties in Northern Ireland was launched today in Belfast. Party President Gerry Adams (pictured) was joined by Deputy Firs...
MLA Pay Cut In Sinn Fein's Economic Plan
A series of proposals from Sinn Fein to deal with the current economic difficulties in Northern Ireland was launched today in Belfast. Party President Gerry Adams (pictured) was joined by Deputy Firs...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
No Plans For Generic Medicines The Government has decided not to progress with plans for the generic substitution of medicines in primary care, Health Minister Lord Howe announced today. Following a...
Other UK News In Brief
No Plans For Generic Medicines The Government has decided not to progress with plans for the generic substitution of medicines in primary care, Health Minister Lord Howe announced today. Following a...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Quangos Scrapped Under New Plans
Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has announced that a total of 192 public bodies will be culled or brought under ministerial or local government control. A further 118 organisations will be merg...
Quangos Scrapped Under New Plans
Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has announced that a total of 192 public bodies will be culled or brought under ministerial or local government control. A further 118 organisations will be merg...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
£4 Million Boost For Carers
A raft of new measures that will help support carers were unveiled by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today. More than £4 million will be reinvested in a range of projects from training schemes f...
£4 Million Boost For Carers
A raft of new measures that will help support carers were unveiled by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow today. More than £4 million will be reinvested in a range of projects from training schemes f...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Pensions Tax Relief Changes Announced
A shake up to restricting pensions tax relief was announced today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban. The annual allowance for tax-privileged pension saving will now be reduced from £...
Pensions Tax Relief Changes Announced
A shake up to restricting pensions tax relief was announced today by Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban. The annual allowance for tax-privileged pension saving will now be reduced from £...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
NI Boxers 'Knockout' Performance Praised
The news that Paddy Barnes, Paddy Gallagher and Eamonn O'Kane have won Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in boxing for 16 years has been welcomed in political circles. It came a...
NI Boxers 'Knockout' Performance Praised
The news that Paddy Barnes, Paddy Gallagher and Eamonn O'Kane have won Northern Ireland's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in boxing for 16 years has been welcomed in political circles. It came a...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Queen Opts For Silent Night
Due to "difficult financial circumstances" facing the nation, the Queen has scrapped the staff Christmas party. Buckingham Palace becomes the party palace every two years as the Queen pays for Christ...
Queen Opts For Silent Night
Due to "difficult financial circumstances" facing the nation, the Queen has scrapped the staff Christmas party. Buckingham Palace becomes the party palace every two years as the Queen pays for Christ...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Tweet On The Beat
Officers from Greater Manchester Police are on the tweet in a bid to highlight how much time officers spend on "social work". In a live 24-hour blog, details of every call, received by Manchester pol...
Tweet On The Beat
Officers from Greater Manchester Police are on the tweet in a bid to highlight how much time officers spend on "social work". In a live 24-hour blog, details of every call, received by Manchester pol...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Man Sentenced For North London Shooting
A man has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to a total of 11 years imprisonment for shooting into a crowd of people and injuring a man in north London. Aron Thomas, 23, had previously appeared at the...
Man Sentenced For North London Shooting
A man has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to a total of 11 years imprisonment for shooting into a crowd of people and injuring a man in north London. Aron Thomas, 23, had previously appeared at the...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
'Abuse' Claim Delays Massereene Murder Trail
There has been a second delay in the court investigation into the murder of two soldiers by Real IRA gunmen. The delay came amid claims that accused man Colin Duffy was subjected to sexual and physic...
'Abuse' Claim Delays Massereene Murder Trail
There has been a second delay in the court investigation into the murder of two soldiers by Real IRA gunmen. The delay came amid claims that accused man Colin Duffy was subjected to sexual and physic...
Business News, Oct 14, 2010
'Foster NI's Fragile Economy' Says Minister
While the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland remains high, a Stormont Executive Minister has insisted, "fostering economic growth is a key priority". The appropriatel...
'Foster NI's Fragile Economy' Says Minister
While the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland remains high, a Stormont Executive Minister has insisted, "fostering economic growth is a key priority". The appropriatel...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2010
Recyclers Prosecuted Over Injuries
A recycling company has appeared in court after one of its workers suffered broken ribs when he was forced onto a metal conveyor belt in Preston. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Smur...
Recyclers Prosecuted Over Injuries
A recycling company has appeared in court after one of its workers suffered broken ribs when he was forced onto a metal conveyor belt in Preston. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecuted Smur...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
DUP Warns Of PM's Muddled Cash Pledge
There has been a warning at the highest political levels that the Westminster Government may not be fully committed to Northern Ireland's multi-million pound capital budget allocation. The DUP Deputy...
DUP Warns Of PM's Muddled Cash Pledge
There has been a warning at the highest political levels that the Westminster Government may not be fully committed to Northern Ireland's multi-million pound capital budget allocation. The DUP Deputy...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Ligoniel Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert which caused families to spend the night in a community centre in north Belfast is over. The people were forced to leave their homes as Army technical officers examined the suspiciou...
Ligoniel Bomb Alert Ends
A security alert which caused families to spend the night in a community centre in north Belfast is over. The people were forced to leave their homes as Army technical officers examined the suspiciou...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
'Foster NI's Fragile Economy' Says Minister
While the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland remains high, a Stormont Executive Minister has insisted, "fostering economic growth is a key priority". The appropriatel...
'Foster NI's Fragile Economy' Says Minister
While the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland remains high, a Stormont Executive Minister has insisted, "fostering economic growth is a key priority". The appropriatel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Poots Suspends Council Transition Committees
Some £1.65m in annual funding for committees set up to prepare for a reduction in the number of councils has been shut off. The news comes after the proposal to change the current 26 councils into ju...
Poots Suspends Council Transition Committees
Some £1.65m in annual funding for committees set up to prepare for a reduction in the number of councils has been shut off. The news comes after the proposal to change the current 26 councils into ju...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Economy Needs Fillip - Not Cut-backs
Stimulating enterprise and trade must be a priority going beyond public sector cuts says banking economists. According to the Northern Bank's Chief Economist Angela McGowan, (pictured) decision-maker...
Economy Needs Fillip - Not Cut-backs
Stimulating enterprise and trade must be a priority going beyond public sector cuts says banking economists. According to the Northern Bank's Chief Economist Angela McGowan, (pictured) decision-maker...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Lifesaving Technology Wins Stormont Backing
One of the first firms to produce 'intelligent evacuation technology' for life-saving escape from buildings has been in the spotlight this week. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and the Dep...
Lifesaving Technology Wins Stormont Backing
One of the first firms to produce 'intelligent evacuation technology' for life-saving escape from buildings has been in the spotlight this week. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and the Dep...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Irish Police Rearrest Delaney Suspect
A man has been rearrested in connection with the shooting of Robert Delaney in 2008, according to Gardaí this morning. Officers in Tallaght, investigating the shooting of Robert Delaney on the 22nd ...
Irish Police Rearrest Delaney Suspect
A man has been rearrested in connection with the shooting of Robert Delaney in 2008, according to Gardaí this morning. Officers in Tallaght, investigating the shooting of Robert Delaney on the 22nd ...
Business News, Oct 14, 2010
Construction Jobs At Risk From Cuts, SBF Warns
Projected cuts to Scotland's capital investment budget could lead to the loss of 47,000 jobs from the Scottish construction industry, the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has warned. The body, whic...
Construction Jobs At Risk From Cuts, SBF Warns
Projected cuts to Scotland's capital investment budget could lead to the loss of 47,000 jobs from the Scottish construction industry, the Scottish Building Federation (SBF) has warned. The body, whic...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 14, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Cinema Is Magic! Chloe McLaurin gets in tune as The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy, in preparation for the Cinemagic Festival's 'Songs from the Movies' workshop taking place in Victoria Square on 20th Novem...
Other NI News In Brief
Cinema Is Magic! Chloe McLaurin gets in tune as The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy, in preparation for the Cinemagic Festival's 'Songs from the Movies' workshop taking place in Victoria Square on 20th Novem...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2010
NI Education 'Could Do Better'
It's looks like it will be a 'C+, Could Do Better' mark for the local education system as the latest biennial report for the period 2008-2010 was revealed this morning. While the official probe has s...
NI Education 'Could Do Better'
It's looks like it will be a 'C+, Could Do Better' mark for the local education system as the latest biennial report for the period 2008-2010 was revealed this morning. While the official probe has s...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Boy Re-Arrested Over Canal Body Police searching for a missing teenage mother have found a body in a Rotherham canal. A 17-year-old boy has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Laura Wilson, 17, ...
Other UK News In Brief
Boy Re-Arrested Over Canal Body Police searching for a missing teenage mother have found a body in a Rotherham canal. A 17-year-old boy has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Laura Wilson, 17, ...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
Halloween Trio Guilty Of Ben Gardner Murder
Three men have been found guilty at the Old Bailey for the murder of a man on Halloween night in 2009. Following a dispute over a fancy dress Halloween hat in the early hours of 1 November 2009, Ben...
Halloween Trio Guilty Of Ben Gardner Murder
Three men have been found guilty at the Old Bailey for the murder of a man on Halloween night in 2009. Following a dispute over a fancy dress Halloween hat in the early hours of 1 November 2009, Ben...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
Liverpool Owners Lose Case
In a High Court decision, that brings the club closer to being sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox, Mr Justice Floyd has ruled against Liverpool Football Club owners. Tom Hicks and George Gille...
Liverpool Owners Lose Case
In a High Court decision, that brings the club closer to being sold to the owners of the Boston Red Sox, Mr Justice Floyd has ruled against Liverpool Football Club owners. Tom Hicks and George Gille...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
News Plans For Assault Terms
Under new plans, criminals convicted of assault will be sentenced on the basis of the harm they caused their victims, the Sentencing Council have announced. Judges and Magistrates in England and Wale...
News Plans For Assault Terms
Under new plans, criminals convicted of assault will be sentenced on the basis of the harm they caused their victims, the Sentencing Council have announced. Judges and Magistrates in England and Wale...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
UK Infrastructure Faces A 'Real And Credible' Threat
The head of GCHQ has warned, the UK's critical infrastructure, including power grids and emergency services, faces a "real and credible" threat of cyber attack. Iain Lobban, the Intelligence Agency D...
UK Infrastructure Faces A 'Real And Credible' Threat
The head of GCHQ has warned, the UK's critical infrastructure, including power grids and emergency services, faces a "real and credible" threat of cyber attack. Iain Lobban, the Intelligence Agency D...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2010
Co Antrim Attacks 'Reaction To Police Presence'
Local politicians have joined the police in appealing for anyone with information to make contact after an officer had to be treated for head injuries sustained in an attack during a routine patrol in...
Co Antrim Attacks 'Reaction To Police Presence'
Local politicians have joined the police in appealing for anyone with information to make contact after an officer had to be treated for head injuries sustained in an attack during a routine patrol in...
UK National News, Oct 13, 2010
NHS 'Lifetime Bonuses' Under Review
In a recent report, the BBC has found that large bonuses paid out to doctors cannot be taken away, even if their performance deteriorates, due to a loophole in the system. The loophole means that mor...
NHS 'Lifetime Bonuses' Under Review
In a recent report, the BBC has found that large bonuses paid out to doctors cannot be taken away, even if their performance deteriorates, due to a loophole in the system. The loophole means that mor...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 13, 2010
Meningitis Hits QUB Dentistry Students
Staff at the Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have been taking urgent steps to counter a possible health threat after a case of meningococcal meningitis was confirme...
Meningitis Hits QUB Dentistry Students
Staff at the Queen's University Belfast (QUB) and the Public Health Agency (PHA) have been taking urgent steps to counter a possible health threat after a case of meningococcal meningitis was confirme...
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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.
