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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 7
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Fuel Poverty Leads To 3,000 Deaths - Report
A Government report has found that almost 3,000 people die each year in England and Wales because of fuel poverty. The news comes as fuel prices come under continuing scrutiny following an Ofgem repo...
Fuel Poverty Leads To 3,000 Deaths - Report
A Government report has found that almost 3,000 people die each year in England and Wales because of fuel poverty. The news comes as fuel prices come under continuing scrutiny following an Ofgem repo...
Recruitment News, Oct 19, 2011
Aviva Axe 950 Jobs
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff. This will amount to 950 redundancies in total- with t...
Aviva Axe 950 Jobs
It has been confirmed that insurance giant Aviva will cut its Irish work force in half over the next two years and outsource a further 300 staff. This will amount to 950 redundancies in total- with t...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Adams Jailed As Extradition Appeal Denied
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Irish Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations. The brother of Sinn Fein President, Ger...
Adams Jailed As Extradition Appeal Denied
Liam Adams has been remanded in custody in the Irish Republic after he lost a bid to halt his extradition to Northern Ireland to face sexual abuse allegations. The brother of Sinn Fein President, Ger...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
BAA to Sell Edinburgh Airport
Following the Competition Commission's decision requiring BAA to sell either Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, BAA has announced that it has decided to sell Edinburgh Airport. BAA is now commencing prepa...
BAA to Sell Edinburgh Airport
Following the Competition Commission's decision requiring BAA to sell either Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, BAA has announced that it has decided to sell Edinburgh Airport. BAA is now commencing prepa...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Ruling Could Stop Euro Stem Cell Research – Scientists
Stem-cell scientists in Europe are reeling from a ruling on Wednesday banning patents on stem cells obtained through the destruction of human embryos. The decision by the European Court of Justice me...
Ruling Could Stop Euro Stem Cell Research – Scientists
Stem-cell scientists in Europe are reeling from a ruling on Wednesday banning patents on stem cells obtained through the destruction of human embryos. The decision by the European Court of Justice me...
Business News, Oct 19, 2011
Hollywood Movie-Makers Head For Belfast
Hollywood is coming to Ulster next month with a group of technology leaders based in California's 'Silicon Valley' - who are Irish or Irish-American - leading a delegation from the entertainment and t...
Hollywood Movie-Makers Head For Belfast
Hollywood is coming to Ulster next month with a group of technology leaders based in California's 'Silicon Valley' - who are Irish or Irish-American - leading a delegation from the entertainment and t...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2011
Other News In Brief
UK Leads In Science Research The UK is a world-leader in science and research, according to a new report being launched today by Universities and Science Minister. The International Comparativ...
Other News In Brief
UK Leads In Science Research The UK is a world-leader in science and research, according to a new report being launched today by Universities and Science Minister. The International Comparativ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Hollywood Movie-Makers Head For Belfast
Movie-makers are coming to Ulster next month with a group of technology leaders based in California's 'Silicon Valley' leading a delegation from the entertainment and technology sectors to visit Belfa...
Hollywood Movie-Makers Head For Belfast
Movie-makers are coming to Ulster next month with a group of technology leaders based in California's 'Silicon Valley' leading a delegation from the entertainment and technology sectors to visit Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Carryduff Tesco 'Given Green Light'
Despite criticism and complaints, planners have said that the proposed Tesco store at Carryduff on the outskirts of south Belfast should be given the go-ahead. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail...
Carryduff Tesco 'Given Green Light'
Despite criticism and complaints, planners have said that the proposed Tesco store at Carryduff on the outskirts of south Belfast should be given the go-ahead. The Northern Ireland Independent Retail...
Recruitment News, Oct 19, 2011
Jobs Discussed As Bruton Holds UK Talks
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince...
Jobs Discussed As Bruton Holds UK Talks
The Irish Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton has travelled to London today for a short visit to hold talks with his UK counterpart, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Dr Vince...
Recruitment News, Oct 19, 2011
European Culture Lands In Downtown Belfast
European officials and local politicians have thrown their weight behind students from across Northern Ireland who were in Belfast for a prestigious two-day exhibition and fair celebrating NI's links ...
European Culture Lands In Downtown Belfast
European officials and local politicians have thrown their weight behind students from across Northern Ireland who were in Belfast for a prestigious two-day exhibition and fair celebrating NI's links ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Invest NI Announces Jobs For Derry
Over 40 new jobs will be created by three companies in the North West which are benefiting from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. The announcement was made by Invest NI Chief Executive Alastair H...
Invest NI Announces Jobs For Derry
Over 40 new jobs will be created by three companies in the North West which are benefiting from Invest Northern Ireland's Jobs Fund. The announcement was made by Invest NI Chief Executive Alastair H...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
European Culture Lands In Downtown Belfast
European officials and local politicians have thrown their weight behind students from across Northern Ireland who were in Belfast for a prestigious two-day exhibition and fair celebrating NI's links ...
European Culture Lands In Downtown Belfast
European officials and local politicians have thrown their weight behind students from across Northern Ireland who were in Belfast for a prestigious two-day exhibition and fair celebrating NI's links ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Foyle Film Festival 'Shakes The World'
Following on from the marking of the tenth Anniversary of 9/11, the theme of the 24th Foyle Film Festival this November will be 'Events That Shook The World'. As well as exploring the impact of Sep...
Foyle Film Festival 'Shakes The World'
Following on from the marking of the tenth Anniversary of 9/11, the theme of the 24th Foyle Film Festival this November will be 'Events That Shook The World'. As well as exploring the impact of Sep...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Derry Sports Centre Given Green Light
A multi-million pound plan to upgrade the leisure facilities in Londonderry's Waterside has been approved after a meeting with Derry City Council's Development Committee. The plans will see a new spo...
Derry Sports Centre Given Green Light
A multi-million pound plan to upgrade the leisure facilities in Londonderry's Waterside has been approved after a meeting with Derry City Council's Development Committee. The plans will see a new spo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
£4.5m Ards' Roads Investment Underway
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy (pictured) has set out Roads Service's progress on investments totalling £4.5million for maintenance schemes in the Ards Borough this year. S...
£4.5m Ards' Roads Investment Underway
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy (pictured) has set out Roads Service's progress on investments totalling £4.5million for maintenance schemes in the Ards Borough this year. S...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Alan Brings Spexy Back To Odyssey
Britain's best loved chatty man is back in town as part of his new 33 date arena tour 'Spexy Beast', writes Brenda McNeill. After a few years rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities, on his Channel...
Alan Brings Spexy Back To Odyssey
Britain's best loved chatty man is back in town as part of his new 33 date arena tour 'Spexy Beast', writes Brenda McNeill. After a few years rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities, on his Channel...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Double-Jobbing Ends? The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott (pictured) has welcomed the announcement by Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Owen Paterson that the UK Government will leg...
Other NI News In Brief
Double-Jobbing Ends? The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Tom Elliott (pictured) has welcomed the announcement by Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Owen Paterson that the UK Government will leg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
'Roadblock' On Agenda For North-South Summit
NI's top political team are to again confront the leader of the Irish Republic over recent news that a multi-million pound cross border road project would have to be 'shelved' after the Dáil governmen...
'Roadblock' On Agenda For North-South Summit
NI's top political team are to again confront the leader of the Irish Republic over recent news that a multi-million pound cross border road project would have to be 'shelved' after the Dáil governmen...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
UK Inflation Now At 5.2%
The cost of living continues to rise as UK inflation reaches its highest level since the credit slump began, topping 5.2%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the prices of UK goods and ser...
UK Inflation Now At 5.2%
The cost of living continues to rise as UK inflation reaches its highest level since the credit slump began, topping 5.2%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the prices of UK goods and ser...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Fox 'Broke Ministerial Code' Report Will Say
A Government report is expected to find that former Defence Secretary Liam Fox broke the Ministerial Code in his dealings with his friend Adam Werritty, However, the report, being compiled by Cabinet...
Fox 'Broke Ministerial Code' Report Will Say
A Government report is expected to find that former Defence Secretary Liam Fox broke the Ministerial Code in his dealings with his friend Adam Werritty, However, the report, being compiled by Cabinet...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Man Arrested Over Gleision Colliery Deaths
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of four miners in Wales in September. Police have not named the man arrested but the BBC said it understood the man is Gleision mine m...
Man Arrested Over Gleision Colliery Deaths
A 55-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of four miners in Wales in September. Police have not named the man arrested but the BBC said it understood the man is Gleision mine m...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Branson Opens World's First Space Port
Millionaire eccentric Sir Richard Branson has opened the world's first commercial space port in New Mexico. More than 800 guests watched Branson abseil from the roof of the 'Virgin Galactic Gateway t...
Branson Opens World's First Space Port
Millionaire eccentric Sir Richard Branson has opened the world's first commercial space port in New Mexico. More than 800 guests watched Branson abseil from the roof of the 'Virgin Galactic Gateway t...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
More Protection For NHS Whistleblowers
Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be given clearer protections under changes to the NHS Constitution announced by the Health Secretary on Tuesday. The changes also incl...
More Protection For NHS Whistleblowers
Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be given clearer protections under changes to the NHS Constitution announced by the Health Secretary on Tuesday. The changes also incl...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Fatal Co Tyrone Road Crash Probed By Police
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in NI. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fatally i...
Fatal Co Tyrone Road Crash Probed By Police
There has been an appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward after another road tragedy in NI. The police arrested two people at the scene as they began a probe into the death of a man who was fatally i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
North Belfast Pipe Bomb 'Risked Lives'
There has been widespread condemnation after the Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. It was left at the site of a hostel that is currently being extended, which holds former...
North Belfast Pipe Bomb 'Risked Lives'
There has been widespread condemnation after the Army dealt with a viable pipe bomb in north Belfast yesterday. It was left at the site of a hostel that is currently being extended, which holds former...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Israeli-Palestinian Prisoner Swap Welcomed
The Prime Minister has expressed relief as the first phase of the proposed Israeli and Palestinian prisoner swap goes ahead in the Middle East. Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was handed over to Israel...
Israeli-Palestinian Prisoner Swap Welcomed
The Prime Minister has expressed relief as the first phase of the proposed Israeli and Palestinian prisoner swap goes ahead in the Middle East. Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was handed over to Israel...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Irish Slam PM Over Finucane Inquiry Refusal
Relations between the Irish Republic's government and that of the UK have been strained after the Irish hit out at Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the cont...
Irish Slam PM Over Finucane Inquiry Refusal
Relations between the Irish Republic's government and that of the UK have been strained after the Irish hit out at Prime Minister David Cameron over his refusal to order a public inquiry into the cont...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 18, 2011
Presidential Candidates For Debate In Irish
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions posed in Irish - although a one-on-one debate between the two 'front-runne...
Presidential Candidates For Debate In Irish
The seven Irish Presidential candidates are in preparation for their fourth TV debate during which they will answer questions posed in Irish - although a one-on-one debate between the two 'front-runne...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2011
Other News In Brief
Rifleman Killed In Afghanistan The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a rifleman in Afghanistan this week. Vijay Rai from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed by a guns...
Other News In Brief
Rifleman Killed In Afghanistan The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of a rifleman in Afghanistan this week. Vijay Rai from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles was killed by a guns...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
