Northern Ireland News for November 2010 : Page 7

Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Bookies Robbed An armed man robbed a bookmakers in north Belfast on Thursday night. It happened at premises on the Antrim Road near Duncairn Avenue at around 8pm. He demanded cash and then fled on fo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Guardsman Killed In Afghanistan Named
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has expressed his sympathy to the family of a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards who has been killed in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence (MoD)...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Clean Up Commences In Flood-Hit Cornwall
A massive clean-up operation is currently underway in Cornwall after flash floods hit the county. Devon and Cornwall police are said to be dealing with a "major flooding incident" resulting in over 1...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Gross Mortgage Lending Falls
Gross mortgage lending in October was an estimated £12.4 billion, unchanged from September but down 9% from £13.6 billion in October 2009, according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Irish Guardsman Dies In Afghan Firefight
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson has this morning expressed his sympathy to the family of a soldier from the 1st Battalion Irish Guards who has been killed in Afghanistan. The Ministry of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
'Don't Rush Budget', Says McGuinness
As it emerged that Executive Ministers are to review progress on budget discussions this afternoon - with a report from Stormont's own specialised review committee expected to be presented - First Min...
Business News, Nov 18, 2010
Roofing 'On Top Of World' At King's Hall
In defiance of the beleaguered construction sector, competition got underway this week for the 23rd World Championship of Young Roofers in Belfast. Even Russian apprentices were among those to travel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Limerick Mass Murder Suspect 'In Hospital'
The man suspected of killing two women and two young children at a house in Newcastle West in Co Limerick is in hospital undergoing treatment to a hand wound. Gardaí have suspended questioning of the...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
UK Bailout 'Not Ruled Out' For Irish
During a two and a half hour Question Time at Westminster, the Prime Minister refused to ruled out a UK bailout for debt-ridden Ireland. David Cameron is facing questions from senior MPs about the Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Rising Lagan Floods Co Down Roads
A number of routes near Moira are closed this morning due to flooding after the Lagan River (pictured) burst its banks. Yesterday, ferry sailings were being affected by bad weather as high winds and ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Central Bank Governor Expects 'Substantial Loan'
The governor of Ireland's Central Bank has announced he expects the State to accept a 'substantial loan' from the EU. Patrick Honohan said this morning that a sum up to "tens of billions" would be e...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Further Appeal Following Millbank Tower Disorder
Metropolitian Police Service (MPS) Officers are continuing their investigation into the disorder in Millbank last week. A total of 50 people were arrested that day for disorder in connection with t...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
'Get Well Without Antibiotics' Launched
A new drive to raise antibiotics awareness was launched today to remind the public that antibiotics do not work in treating viral infections such as coughs and colds. The aim of the campaign is to em...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Irish Bank's 'Substantial Loan' Looms
The boss of Ireland's Central Bank has announced he expects the State to accept a 'substantial loan' from the EU. Patrick Honohan said this morning that a sum up to "tens of billions" would be expec...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Health At The Heart Of Climate Change Agenda
Several leading medical journals have come together to urge health professionals everywhere to put health at the heart of climate change negotiations.

 An editorial published simultaneou...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Safety Comes First For Dumfries Businesses
Representatives from more than forty Dumfries businesses have taken part in the first of a series of free health and safety events planned to take place across Scotland. The aim of the event, organis...
Recruitment News, Nov 18, 2010
Roofing 'On Top Of World' At King's Hall
In defiance of the beleaguered construction sector, competition got underway this week for the 23rd World Championship of Young Roofers in Belfast. Even Russian apprentices were among those to travel...
Business News, Nov 18, 2010
No 'Debt Forgiveness' On Mortgage Arrears
A leading mortgage group has said they will not be recommending a formal 'debt forgiveness' scheme for mortgage holders in serious arrears. The announcement comes after yesterday's figures from the ...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Cameron Questioned By Senior MPs' Committee For the first time since taking up office the Prime Minister is being questioned by the chairmen of the various Commons select committees. The session bega...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Andytown PSNI Site 'Delay' Slammed
An international design competition for the former site of the Andersonstown police station has been launched - and while the Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has advanced the move as progress...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Soccer Ground Scores £1m Upgrade
The construction trade is to enjoy a minor fillip with news that work on a £1m upgrade to Institute FC's ground in Drumahoe in Co Londonderry has begun. The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson and...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Roofing 'On Top Of World' At King's Hall
In defiance of the beleaguered construction sector, competition got underway this week for the 23rd World Championship of Young Roofers in Belfast. Even Russian apprentices were among those to travel...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
NI On Show At German Medical Expo
High-tech products for the global healthcare industry developed by over a dozen Northern Ireland companies will feature today at a major expo in Gemany. Medica 2010 in Dusseldorf sees the 13 local co...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Sustainable Homes For Loughbrickland
Co Down is to enjoy a modest housing boost with news that many local families will next year reap the benefits of a new, shared housing scheme. It was announced by the NI Social Development Minister,...
Business News, Nov 18, 2010
Unemployment Below UK Average - But Rising
There has been a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Northern Ireland with the statistics showing that it has risen to 58,600, a monthly increase of 400 in October. This was...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Dentist 'Guilty' Plea On Murders Colin Howell, a dentist who was accused of killing his wife and the husband of his ex-lover, has pleaded guilty to the murders. The bodies of Lesley Howell and Trevor...
Business News, Nov 18, 2010
Andytown Police Site Competition Launched
An international design competition for the former site of the Andersonstown PSNI station has been launched, Social Development Minister Alex Attwood has announced that the Department for Social Deve...
UK National News, Nov 18, 2010
PM Urged To Act On "Massive" Rise In Drug Prices


An open letter from 20 consultants and a patient group published on bmj.com today, calls on the Prime Minister to take action over a legal loophole that allows drug companies to make eas...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2010
Teen Jailed For Murdering 'Paedophile'
A teenage boy who stabbed a suspected paedophile to death "to teach him a lesson" has been given a life sentence. The 15-year-old was convicted of the murder of Robert Daley, 45, and must serve at le...
UK National News, Nov 17, 2010
Rescue Underway After 'Major Flooding'
Devon and Cornwall police are dealing with a "major flooding incident" after flash floods hit Cornwall overnight. In Pentewan, many were trapped in their cars and homes after downpours left drains in...