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Northern Ireland News for November 2010 : Page 14
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2010
Festive Job Applications Reach Record Level
Well over seven times as many NI people want Christmas jobs in a top retailer's operation than can be accommodated. It has emerged that the creation of over 200 seasonal jobs in Tesco stores across N...
Festive Job Applications Reach Record Level
Well over seven times as many NI people want Christmas jobs in a top retailer's operation than can be accommodated. It has emerged that the creation of over 200 seasonal jobs in Tesco stores across N...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Cross Border Poppy Day Paula Bradley, the DUP Mayor of Newtownabbey, heard a moving contemporary account of the death of the great grandfather of Drogheda Mayor Paul Bell in the British Army in WWI b...
Other NI News In Brief
Cross Border Poppy Day Paula Bradley, the DUP Mayor of Newtownabbey, heard a moving contemporary account of the death of the great grandfather of Drogheda Mayor Paul Bell in the British Army in WWI b...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2010
Successful Scheme Planned For Adult Social Care
A successful scheme, which has seen children in care getting better help from independent social workers contracted to local authorities, will be extended to adult social care, Health Secretary Andrew...
Successful Scheme Planned For Adult Social Care
A successful scheme, which has seen children in care getting better help from independent social workers contracted to local authorities, will be extended to adult social care, Health Secretary Andrew...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2010
North Tyneside Boss Fined For Asbestos Failings
The boss of a refurbishment company has been fined for failing to provide adequate information, instruction and training to workers in the proper procedures when dealing with asbestos. Neil Brown, 45...
North Tyneside Boss Fined For Asbestos Failings
The boss of a refurbishment company has been fined for failing to provide adequate information, instruction and training to workers in the proper procedures when dealing with asbestos. Neil Brown, 45...
Business News, Nov 5, 2010
Cowen Unveils Plans For €6bn Cuts
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unveiled plans for €6 billion worth of cuts ahead of the Budget announcement. Mr Cowen revealed the plans yesterday, which have since been described by the European Commissi...
Cowen Unveils Plans For €6bn Cuts
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unveiled plans for €6 billion worth of cuts ahead of the Budget announcement. Mr Cowen revealed the plans yesterday, which have since been described by the European Commissi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
No Ransom Paid For Kidnap Victim's Release
A large sum of money has been demanded from the family of a man who was kidnapped in Co Antrim - but not paid. Several men entered the home of the victim - who is aged in his 30s - at an address in R...
No Ransom Paid For Kidnap Victim's Release
A large sum of money has been demanded from the family of a man who was kidnapped in Co Antrim - but not paid. Several men entered the home of the victim - who is aged in his 30s - at an address in R...
Business News, Nov 5, 2010
Construction Downturn Defies 'Recovery'
Some parts of Northern Ireland's private sector are still growing despite a weak economic recovery that is underlined by continuing problems in the building sector. That's according to Northern Bank ...
Construction Downturn Defies 'Recovery'
Some parts of Northern Ireland's private sector are still growing despite a weak economic recovery that is underlined by continuing problems in the building sector. That's according to Northern Bank ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
E-fit Released In Dr Imran Farooq Murder Investigation Detectives, investigating the murder of Dr Imran Farooq, have today released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with the att...
Other UK News In Brief
E-fit Released In Dr Imran Farooq Murder Investigation Detectives, investigating the murder of Dr Imran Farooq, have today released an e-fit of a man they want to speak to in connection with the att...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Abu Hamza Wins Passport Appeal
A radical cleric has won his court battle against Government attempts to seize his British passport. Abu Hamza argued the move would render him "stateless" as he has already lost his Egyptian citizen...
Abu Hamza Wins Passport Appeal
A radical cleric has won his court battle against Government attempts to seize his British passport. Abu Hamza argued the move would render him "stateless" as he has already lost his Egyptian citizen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
'Get Britain Working' Minister Visits NI
A NI politician has been discussing job creation with an outspoken Westminster Cabinet Minister, the Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling. The man who this week promised The Sun newspaper that ...
'Get Britain Working' Minister Visits NI
A NI politician has been discussing job creation with an outspoken Westminster Cabinet Minister, the Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling. The man who this week promised The Sun newspaper that ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Wipe Out For RBS Profits
Despite growing operating profits, RBS bank has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.38bn in the July-to-September quarter. The loss was incurred due to the £825m charge in relation to its use of the Govern...
Wipe Out For RBS Profits
Despite growing operating profits, RBS bank has reported a pre-tax loss of £1.38bn in the July-to-September quarter. The loss was incurred due to the £825m charge in relation to its use of the Govern...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Construction Downturn Defies 'Recovery'
Some parts of Northern Ireland's private sector are still growing despite a weak economic recovery that is underlined by continuing problems in the building sector. That's according to Northern Bank ...
Construction Downturn Defies 'Recovery'
Some parts of Northern Ireland's private sector are still growing despite a weak economic recovery that is underlined by continuing problems in the building sector. That's according to Northern Bank ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Oldham East Election To Be Re-Run
The election of the Oldham East and Saddleworth election is to be re-run, a court has announced. It was ruled that former Immigration Minister, Phil Woolas, knowingly made false statements regarding ...
Oldham East Election To Be Re-Run
The election of the Oldham East and Saddleworth election is to be re-run, a court has announced. It was ruled that former Immigration Minister, Phil Woolas, knowingly made false statements regarding ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Millionairess Husband In Court
A British Airways Pilot who has been charged with the murder of his millionairess wife, will appear in court later today. Joanna Brown, 46, who ran an award-winning bed and breakfast, went missing fr...
Millionairess Husband In Court
A British Airways Pilot who has been charged with the murder of his millionairess wife, will appear in court later today. Joanna Brown, 46, who ran an award-winning bed and breakfast, went missing fr...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Political Unease Prompts Defection
It's all change as a local unionist politician leaves behind her previous allegiances to take up new challenges and a republican MLA has quit frontline activity altogether. Paula Bradshaw, (pictured ...
Political Unease Prompts Defection
It's all change as a local unionist politician leaves behind her previous allegiances to take up new challenges and a republican MLA has quit frontline activity altogether. Paula Bradshaw, (pictured ...
Business News, Nov 5, 2010
BBC Journalists On 48-Hour Strike
More than 4,000 BBC journalists have begun a 48-hour strike in a row over pension plan changes. Members of the National Union of Journalists had voted in favour of the strike action after rejecting t...
BBC Journalists On 48-Hour Strike
More than 4,000 BBC journalists have begun a 48-hour strike in a row over pension plan changes. Members of the National Union of Journalists had voted in favour of the strike action after rejecting t...
Recruitment News, Nov 5, 2010
'Get Britain Working' Minister Visits NI
A NI politician has been putting the case for job creation to an outspoken Westminster Cabinet Minister, the Work and Pensions Minister Chris Grayling. The man who this week promised The Sun newspape...
'Get Britain Working' Minister Visits NI
A NI politician has been putting the case for job creation to an outspoken Westminster Cabinet Minister, the Work and Pensions Minister Chris Grayling. The man who this week promised The Sun newspape...
Business News, Nov 5, 2010
Pierse Construction Debts 'Astonishing'
Things are looking grim for one of the top three building companies in Ireland. Over 100 people employed by Pierse Construction could lose their jobs as lawyers for the firm whose Group Head Office i...
Pierse Construction Debts 'Astonishing'
Things are looking grim for one of the top three building companies in Ireland. Over 100 people employed by Pierse Construction could lose their jobs as lawyers for the firm whose Group Head Office i...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Channel Tunnel Rail Link Deal Agreed
'High Speed 1', the Channel Tunnel high-speed rail link, is set to be bought by two Canadian pension funds for over £2bn. The Government announced the sale of the 69-mile London to Folkestone in June...
Channel Tunnel Rail Link Deal Agreed
'High Speed 1', the Channel Tunnel high-speed rail link, is set to be bought by two Canadian pension funds for over £2bn. The Government announced the sale of the 69-mile London to Folkestone in June...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Work Set To Commence On Northcott
A new Tesco superstore proposed for Glengormley's neglected Northcott Shopping Centre several years ago might now be getting underway. Store staff have already been told they are to be re-located aft...
Work Set To Commence On Northcott
A new Tesco superstore proposed for Glengormley's neglected Northcott Shopping Centre several years ago might now be getting underway. Store staff have already been told they are to be re-located aft...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Medical Students' Academic Debt To Soar
The British Medical Association (BMA) has again warned that UK medical students will be left almost £70,000 in debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees....
Medical Students' Academic Debt To Soar
The British Medical Association (BMA) has again warned that UK medical students will be left almost £70,000 in debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees....
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Tricolour To Honour British War Veterans
The Irish Tricolour will fly tomorrow as Royal British Legion Standards are unfurled in Co Louth to remember British Army war dead from across Ireland. At a service on Saturday, ex-British regular ar...
Tricolour To Honour British War Veterans
The Irish Tricolour will fly tomorrow as Royal British Legion Standards are unfurled in Co Louth to remember British Army war dead from across Ireland. At a service on Saturday, ex-British regular ar...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Cuts Put BBC World Service Jobs At Risk
The funding cuts at BBC World Service will jeopardise more than 300 jobs, the Director of BBC Global News has warned. Speaking to MPs earlier this week, Peter Horrocks said that the jobs were at risk...
Cuts Put BBC World Service Jobs At Risk
The funding cuts at BBC World Service will jeopardise more than 300 jobs, the Director of BBC Global News has warned. Speaking to MPs earlier this week, Peter Horrocks said that the jobs were at risk...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
UK Property Prices 'Still Falling'
House prices in the three months to October were 1.2% lower than in the preceding three months, according to the Halifax. The financial services provider, part of the Lloyds Banking Group, said price...
UK Property Prices 'Still Falling'
House prices in the three months to October were 1.2% lower than in the preceding three months, according to the Halifax. The financial services provider, part of the Lloyds Banking Group, said price...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
NI Medical Student 'Debt Set To Soar '
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned how medical students in Northern Ireland will be left almost £70,000 in debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tui...
NI Medical Student 'Debt Set To Soar '
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned how medical students in Northern Ireland will be left almost £70,000 in debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tui...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Cowen Unveils Plans For €6bn Cuts
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unveiled plans for €6 billion worth of cuts ahead of the Budget announcement. Mr Cowen (pictured) revealed the plans yesterday, which have since been described by the Europe...
Cowen Unveils Plans For €6bn Cuts
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has unveiled plans for €6 billion worth of cuts ahead of the Budget announcement. Mr Cowen (pictured) revealed the plans yesterday, which have since been described by the Europe...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
UK Accolade For Carpentry Apprentices
Three NI carpentry apprentices have been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at the Skillbuild UK National Finals. The Skillbuild competition is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for y...
UK Accolade For Carpentry Apprentices
Three NI carpentry apprentices have been awarded gold, silver and bronze medals at the Skillbuild UK National Finals. The Skillbuild competition is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for y...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
NUJ Halts BBC News BBC news services have been disrupted as thousands of journalists, newsreaders and presenters began a 48-hour strike over pensions today. Radio and television programmes have been ...
Other NI News In Brief
NUJ Halts BBC News BBC news services have been disrupted as thousands of journalists, newsreaders and presenters began a 48-hour strike over pensions today. Radio and television programmes have been ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2010
Vitamin E Risks Haemorrhagic Stroke
A new study published today by the British Medical Journal has warned about the widespread use of vitamin E due to a suspected increased risk of a certain type of stroke. An international team of res...
Vitamin E Risks Haemorrhagic Stroke
A new study published today by the British Medical Journal has warned about the widespread use of vitamin E due to a suspected increased risk of a certain type of stroke. An international team of res...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Little Ted's 'Ideal Environment For Abuse'
A review has found the nursery where a worker sexually abused children in her care "provided an ideal environment for abuse". Last year Nursery worker, Vanessa George, 40, was jailed for taking indec...
Little Ted's 'Ideal Environment For Abuse'
A review has found the nursery where a worker sexually abused children in her care "provided an ideal environment for abuse". Last year Nursery worker, Vanessa George, 40, was jailed for taking indec...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
