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Northern Ireland News for November 2010 : Page 15
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
IMC Says Dissident Threat 'Substantial'
The last-but-one Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) report into paramilitary violence in Northern Ireland has revealed that the threat from dissident republican groups is "substantial". Given th...
IMC Says Dissident Threat 'Substantial'
The last-but-one Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) report into paramilitary violence in Northern Ireland has revealed that the threat from dissident republican groups is "substantial". Given th...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Carrier Contracts 'Deeply Flawed'
A senior MP has spoken out regarding the Government's plans to build two new aircraft carriers. Andrew Tyrie, the Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee said BAE "put a gun to the head of the gove...
Carrier Contracts 'Deeply Flawed'
A senior MP has spoken out regarding the Government's plans to build two new aircraft carriers. Andrew Tyrie, the Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee said BAE "put a gun to the head of the gove...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Ofcom To Investigate News Corp's Bid For BSkyB
Following a request from the Business Secretary, Ofcom is set to probe News Corp's plans to bid for BSkyB shares. The regulator will consider the effect on media plurality if News Corp successfully t...
Ofcom To Investigate News Corp's Bid For BSkyB
Following a request from the Business Secretary, Ofcom is set to probe News Corp's plans to bid for BSkyB shares. The regulator will consider the effect on media plurality if News Corp successfully t...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Appeal Follows Murder Of Lee John Hook
Detectives are appealing for information in Harrow Town Centre today, two weeks on from the murder of Lee John Hook. They will be speaking to people to try and trace any witnesses they have not prev...
Appeal Follows Murder Of Lee John Hook
Detectives are appealing for information in Harrow Town Centre today, two weeks on from the murder of Lee John Hook. They will be speaking to people to try and trace any witnesses they have not prev...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Special Needs Child Is Swine Flu Victim
A child diagnosed with swine flu in Northern Ireland just over a week ago has now died. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that the victim was a pupil at Ceara School in Lurgan, which is a ...
Special Needs Child Is Swine Flu Victim
A child diagnosed with swine flu in Northern Ireland just over a week ago has now died. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that the victim was a pupil at Ceara School in Lurgan, which is a ...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
New Doctors 'Not To Work Beyond Training', Says BMA
The Co-Chair of the British Medical Association's Junior Doctors Committee has spoken out regarding Professor John Collins’ evaluation of the first two years of junior doctor training on The Foundatio...
New Doctors 'Not To Work Beyond Training', Says BMA
The Co-Chair of the British Medical Association's Junior Doctors Committee has spoken out regarding Professor John Collins’ evaluation of the first two years of junior doctor training on The Foundatio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Bank Job Losses Overshadow 500 New Posts
There's both good and not-so-good news on employment today as a major jobs boost has been announced by global financial services company, Citigroup. However, between 220 and 230 jobs are to go at the...
Bank Job Losses Overshadow 500 New Posts
There's both good and not-so-good news on employment today as a major jobs boost has been announced by global financial services company, Citigroup. However, between 220 and 230 jobs are to go at the...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Farming Safety Gains 'Wiped Out'
A sharp rise in the number of people killed or seriously injured on British farms has wiped out previously achieved safety gains. New figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show th...
Farming Safety Gains 'Wiped Out'
A sharp rise in the number of people killed or seriously injured on British farms has wiped out previously achieved safety gains. New figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show th...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Experts Agree New Mortality Indicator For The NHS
The method for calculating and using hospital mortality ratios across the NHS in England will change following a national review. The new method, published today by the NHS National Quality Board, is...
Experts Agree New Mortality Indicator For The NHS
The method for calculating and using hospital mortality ratios across the NHS in England will change following a national review. The new method, published today by the NHS National Quality Board, is...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Terror Monitors To Be 'Decommissioned'
The organisation that has been keeping watch on the state of the NI terrorist groups' ceasefires has been praised today - but only as it was being consigned to history at the same time. Speaking toda...
Terror Monitors To Be 'Decommissioned'
The organisation that has been keeping watch on the state of the NI terrorist groups' ceasefires has been praised today - but only as it was being consigned to history at the same time. Speaking toda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Damning Report Slams NI Policing Board
The Northern Ireland Policing Board is to meet to discuss the findings of what is thought to be a damning independent report on its performance - with it even being suggested that is could be "obsolet...
Damning Report Slams NI Policing Board
The Northern Ireland Policing Board is to meet to discuss the findings of what is thought to be a damning independent report on its performance - with it even being suggested that is could be "obsolet...
UK National News, Nov 4, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Patient Rights Bill 'Not Good For Patients' In response to the Health Committee's report, published today, expressing concern over the Patient Rights Bill, doctors have urged Parliament...
Other UK News In Brief
Patient Rights Bill 'Not Good For Patients' In response to the Health Committee's report, published today, expressing concern over the Patient Rights Bill, doctors have urged Parliament...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Seaside Gets Cleaner Bill Of Health
The seaside bathing areas in NI are getting better, according to a water quality survey with just two out of 24 sites tested around the coast failing to meet the required European standards. Stormont...
Seaside Gets Cleaner Bill Of Health
The seaside bathing areas in NI are getting better, according to a water quality survey with just two out of 24 sites tested around the coast failing to meet the required European standards. Stormont...
Business News, Nov 4, 2010
Robinson Welcomes Connswater Parkway
A multi-million pound inner city linear parkway project has received a fillip with news that the construction contracts for the innovative Connswater Community Greenway have now been awarded. New bri...
Robinson Welcomes Connswater Parkway
A multi-million pound inner city linear parkway project has received a fillip with news that the construction contracts for the innovative Connswater Community Greenway have now been awarded. New bri...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Girls' School Is 'Model Building Project'
A major north Belfast school rebuilding project has been hailed a success. The new facilities, delivered through a £30m Private Finance Initiative, (PFI) has replaced previous school buildings at Bel...
Girls' School Is 'Model Building Project'
A major north Belfast school rebuilding project has been hailed a success. The new facilities, delivered through a £30m Private Finance Initiative, (PFI) has replaced previous school buildings at Bel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
NI Firm Scores Crowd Safety Development
A specialist company, Rogers Fencing in Draperstown, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop an innovative safety system for sports grounds. The new anti-crush barriers offer an effe...
NI Firm Scores Crowd Safety Development
A specialist company, Rogers Fencing in Draperstown, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop an innovative safety system for sports grounds. The new anti-crush barriers offer an effe...
Recruitment News, Nov 4, 2010
Firms Get Cash Incentives To Hire Apprentices
Liverpool businesses are being offered grants by the city council to support and encourage them to recruit new apprentices. The Liverpool Apprenticeship Scheme business grant initiative is looking to...
Firms Get Cash Incentives To Hire Apprentices
Liverpool businesses are being offered grants by the city council to support and encourage them to recruit new apprentices. The Liverpool Apprenticeship Scheme business grant initiative is looking to...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 4, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Foster Goes Green Enterprise Minister and DUP MLA, Arlene Foster, pictured with Iain Osborne, Chair of the Northern Ireland Green New Deal Group, is shown at the launch of the Green New Deal Housing ...
Other NI News In Brief
Foster Goes Green Enterprise Minister and DUP MLA, Arlene Foster, pictured with Iain Osborne, Chair of the Northern Ireland Green New Deal Group, is shown at the launch of the Green New Deal Housing ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Man Remanded As Robbery Pensioner Dies
The PSNI has launched a murder inquiry after an elderly Belfast man who tackled a robber died in hospital. The 75-year-old - who suffered a heart attack after trying to prevent a robbery in west Belf...
Man Remanded As Robbery Pensioner Dies
The PSNI has launched a murder inquiry after an elderly Belfast man who tackled a robber died in hospital. The 75-year-old - who suffered a heart attack after trying to prevent a robbery in west Belf...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Woman Convicted For Stabbing MP
A 21-year-old woman who stabbed an MP as his punishment for voting in favour of the Iraq war was today found guilty of attempted murder by a jury at the Old Bailey. Roshonara Choudhry stabbed East H...
Woman Convicted For Stabbing MP
A 21-year-old woman who stabbed an MP as his punishment for voting in favour of the Iraq war was today found guilty of attempted murder by a jury at the Old Bailey. Roshonara Choudhry stabbed East H...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Student Doctors Face £70k Tuition Fees
Medical students will be left in almost £70,000 worth of debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees, the British Medical Association (BMA) warned today. ...
Student Doctors Face £70k Tuition Fees
Medical students will be left in almost £70,000 worth of debt under Government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees, the British Medical Association (BMA) warned today. ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Nightclub Car Crash Suspect 'Surrenders'
A 26-year-old man, suspected of deliberately driving into a group of people outside a Manchester nightclub, has been arrested after handing himself in to police. Lee Bradley, surrendered to detective...
Nightclub Car Crash Suspect 'Surrenders'
A 26-year-old man, suspected of deliberately driving into a group of people outside a Manchester nightclub, has been arrested after handing himself in to police. Lee Bradley, surrendered to detective...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
7/7 Evidence To Be Released By MI5
The coroner at the heart of the 7/7 inquests has stated she cannot hear top secret intelligence reports in closed sessions. At the inquests for the 52 victims of the 7/7 bombings, Lady Justice Hallet...
7/7 Evidence To Be Released By MI5
The coroner at the heart of the 7/7 inquests has stated she cannot hear top secret intelligence reports in closed sessions. At the inquests for the 52 victims of the 7/7 bombings, Lady Justice Hallet...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Violence Mars Dublin Student Fees Protest
There have been violent scenes in Dublin today followed a mainly peaceful student protest against plans to increase registration fees. Thousands of students this afternoon marched to Merrion Square, ...
Violence Mars Dublin Student Fees Protest
There have been violent scenes in Dublin today followed a mainly peaceful student protest against plans to increase registration fees. Thousands of students this afternoon marched to Merrion Square, ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Ending Jury Trials 'Could Save £30m Annually'
According to the Government's victims' commissioner, Louise Casey, scrapping jury trials on lesser offences could save up to £30m per year in prosecutors' costs alone. At present, almost 70,000 cases...
Ending Jury Trials 'Could Save £30m Annually'
According to the Government's victims' commissioner, Louise Casey, scrapping jury trials on lesser offences could save up to £30m per year in prosecutors' costs alone. At present, almost 70,000 cases...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Welcome For Connswater Parkway Project
The construction contracts for a multi-million pound inner city linear parkway project have now been awarded The innovative Connswater Community Greenway has received a fillip with the news that work...
Welcome For Connswater Parkway Project
The construction contracts for a multi-million pound inner city linear parkway project have now been awarded The innovative Connswater Community Greenway has received a fillip with the news that work...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Police Remember Those 'Lost On Duty'
The annual Metropolitan Police Memorial Service (MPS) which commemorates the lives of employees who have died in the line of duty has taken place at Hendon Training College. The service gives famili...
Police Remember Those 'Lost On Duty'
The annual Metropolitan Police Memorial Service (MPS) which commemorates the lives of employees who have died in the line of duty has taken place at Hendon Training College. The service gives famili...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
McGimpsey Condemns Fire Crew Attacks
The 33 attacks on fire crews attending emergencies in NI over the past year are simply 'too high'. The Stormont Public Safety Minister, Michael McGimpsey said that such attacks on emergency workers a...
McGimpsey Condemns Fire Crew Attacks
The 33 attacks on fire crews attending emergencies in NI over the past year are simply 'too high'. The Stormont Public Safety Minister, Michael McGimpsey said that such attacks on emergency workers a...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Taxi Driver Jailed For Money Laundering
A Bury taxi driver, who acted as a courier for other criminals, has been jailed for three years for attempting to launder millions in criminal cash through his personal bank accounts. Over £2million ...
Taxi Driver Jailed For Money Laundering
A Bury taxi driver, who acted as a courier for other criminals, has been jailed for three years for attempting to launder millions in criminal cash through his personal bank accounts. Over £2million ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Government Must Rethink Immigration Cap, Says BMA Responding to the Home Affairs Committee report on the immigration cap, Dr Terry John, Chairman of the BMA’s International Committee sa...
Other UK News In Brief
Government Must Rethink Immigration Cap, Says BMA Responding to the Home Affairs Committee report on the immigration cap, Dr Terry John, Chairman of the BMA’s International Committee sa...
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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.
