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Northern Ireland News for November 2011 : Page 10
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2011
Ireland Wins The Four Nations…Of Scrabble
The Irish Scrabble team are celebrating a successful weekend after wining the Four Nations Scrabble Tournament this Sunday. The tournament - which pits teams from Wales, Scotland, England and Irelan...
Ireland Wins The Four Nations…Of Scrabble
The Irish Scrabble team are celebrating a successful weekend after wining the Four Nations Scrabble Tournament this Sunday. The tournament - which pits teams from Wales, Scotland, England and Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2011
NI Water Fined For Pollution Offence
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined a total of £1,250 plus court costs of £25 for making a polluting discharge to a waterway and for contravening the DOE's consent conditions. On 14 May 2010, an o...
NI Water Fined For Pollution Offence
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) was fined a total of £1,250 plus court costs of £25 for making a polluting discharge to a waterway and for contravening the DOE's consent conditions. On 14 May 2010, an o...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 15, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
High Speed Chase Two men have been arrested in north Belfast after a police chase that began around 9.20pm on Monday after the driver failed to stop for police on the Long Rig Road in Antrim. ...
Other NI News In Brief
High Speed Chase Two men have been arrested in north Belfast after a police chase that began around 9.20pm on Monday after the driver failed to stop for police on the Long Rig Road in Antrim. ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Two Shot In Tipperary
Two men are recovering in hospital after being shot during an incident in Tipperary on Monday morning. Gardaí in Templemore, Co Tipperary said they are investigating the shooting incident which occu...
Two Shot In Tipperary
Two men are recovering in hospital after being shot during an incident in Tipperary on Monday morning. Gardaí in Templemore, Co Tipperary said they are investigating the shooting incident which occu...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Other News In Brief
Jail For Selling Firearms A 21-year-old Hackney man has been jailed on Monday for selling firearms and ammunition. Evren Keser, 21, of Carlisle Walk pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court t...
Other News In Brief
Jail For Selling Firearms A 21-year-old Hackney man has been jailed on Monday for selling firearms and ammunition. Evren Keser, 21, of Carlisle Walk pleaded guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court t...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Two On Trial Over Stephen Lawrence Murder
Two men will appear in the Old Bailey on Monday charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, charged with the high profile murder of black student Step...
Two On Trial Over Stephen Lawrence Murder
Two men will appear in the Old Bailey on Monday charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, charged with the high profile murder of black student Step...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Government 'Failing' On Affordable Housing - Labour
The Government is failing to provide housing for normal hardworking people, according to the Labour Party's House Minister. Hilary Benn, responding to comments by Housing Minister Grant Shapps, said...
Government 'Failing' On Affordable Housing - Labour
The Government is failing to provide housing for normal hardworking people, according to the Labour Party's House Minister. Hilary Benn, responding to comments by Housing Minister Grant Shapps, said...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Alan Keen MP Dies After Cancer Battle
The Labour MP, Alan Keen, has died after a battle with cancer, it was been announced on Monday. The 73-year-old MP for Feltham in west London was known for his passion for football, having acted as a...
Alan Keen MP Dies After Cancer Battle
The Labour MP, Alan Keen, has died after a battle with cancer, it was been announced on Monday. The 73-year-old MP for Feltham in west London was known for his passion for football, having acted as a...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Lansley Criticised Over Minimum Wait Ban
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has come under criticism on Monday after banning Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) from enforcing minimum waiting times on referrals. Mr Lanley claimed the move was in the in...
Lansley Criticised Over Minimum Wait Ban
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has come under criticism on Monday after banning Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) from enforcing minimum waiting times on referrals. Mr Lanley claimed the move was in the in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Christmas Tree Arrives In Belfast
Fun for all the family is guaranteed at the start of Belfast's Christmas celebrations this coming weekend. Children’s television favourites Justin Fletcher, Postman Pat and Fireman Sam will enthral p...
Christmas Tree Arrives In Belfast
Fun for all the family is guaranteed at the start of Belfast's Christmas celebrations this coming weekend. Children’s television favourites Justin Fletcher, Postman Pat and Fireman Sam will enthral p...
Business News, Nov 14, 2011
NI Building Jobs Hit As Activity Stalls
The rate of business activity in NI is still stalled, but the speed of the fall has slowed. However, the building sector has again been hardest hit as shown by he release of October data from the Uls...
NI Building Jobs Hit As Activity Stalls
The rate of business activity in NI is still stalled, but the speed of the fall has slowed. However, the building sector has again been hardest hit as shown by he release of October data from the Uls...
Recruitment News, Nov 14, 2011
Jobs Market Faces 'Slow And Painful' Contraction
A UK employers group has announced on Monday that it predicts a "slow and painful" contraction in the UKs job market. Findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD), rev...
Jobs Market Faces 'Slow And Painful' Contraction
A UK employers group has announced on Monday that it predicts a "slow and painful" contraction in the UKs job market. Findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD), rev...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
NI Building Jobs Hard Hit As Activity Stalls
The rate of business activity in NI is still stalled, but the speed of the fall has slowed. However, the building sector has again been hardest hit as shown by he release of October data from the Uls...
NI Building Jobs Hard Hit As Activity Stalls
The rate of business activity in NI is still stalled, but the speed of the fall has slowed. However, the building sector has again been hardest hit as shown by he release of October data from the Uls...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Former Labour Councillor Jailed Over 'Grooming'
A former Labour Party councillor has been jailed for 15 months for attempting to meet a child after sexual grooming. John Friary, of 311 Camberwell Road SE5 was sentenced on Friday at Isleworth Crown...
Former Labour Councillor Jailed Over 'Grooming'
A former Labour Party councillor has been jailed for 15 months for attempting to meet a child after sexual grooming. John Friary, of 311 Camberwell Road SE5 was sentenced on Friday at Isleworth Crown...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Man Jailed For Sexual Assault At Party
A man accused of sexually assaulted a 22-year-old woman at a party has been jailed for three years and ten months on Monday morning. The jury at Kingston Crown Court found Benjamin Kwahu Boateng, 27...
Man Jailed For Sexual Assault At Party
A man accused of sexually assaulted a 22-year-old woman at a party has been jailed for three years and ten months on Monday morning. The jury at Kingston Crown Court found Benjamin Kwahu Boateng, 27...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Dodgy Cars Top Consumerline Complaints
Problems with used cars continue to top the number of complaints to Consumerline, new figures released today reveal. Over 1,000 people have complained to Consumerline, the Department of Enterprise, T...
Dodgy Cars Top Consumerline Complaints
Problems with used cars continue to top the number of complaints to Consumerline, new figures released today reveal. Over 1,000 people have complained to Consumerline, the Department of Enterprise, T...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Car Smoking Ban Proposed To Protect Kids
The impact of second-hand cigarette smoke on children is in the news today with a call from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) for a ban on smoking in cars carrying kids under the age of 16. The UUP wi...
Car Smoking Ban Proposed To Protect Kids
The impact of second-hand cigarette smoke on children is in the news today with a call from the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) for a ban on smoking in cars carrying kids under the age of 16. The UUP wi...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Practical Maths Best For Pupils
A study by a schools' body has said that learning through practical examples is the best way for school children to grasp mathematics. The study by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s ...
Practical Maths Best For Pupils
A study by a schools' body has said that learning through practical examples is the best way for school children to grasp mathematics. The study by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s ...
UK National News, Nov 14, 2011
Commutes Add Five Weeks Of Work Per Year
A study has calculated that employees spend nearly 200 hours a year travelling to and from work - adding around five weeks of unpaid 'work' per year. The analysis, published on Monday by the Trade U...
Commutes Add Five Weeks Of Work Per Year
A study has calculated that employees spend nearly 200 hours a year travelling to and from work - adding around five weeks of unpaid 'work' per year. The analysis, published on Monday by the Trade U...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Tributes Follow Satirist Sean Crummey's Death
One of those lampooned by satirist Sean Crummey has been quick off the mark to pay tribute to the well-known funny man, who has died. Alliance Leader David Ford said: "I would like to extend my sympa...
Tributes Follow Satirist Sean Crummey's Death
One of those lampooned by satirist Sean Crummey has been quick off the mark to pay tribute to the well-known funny man, who has died. Alliance Leader David Ford said: "I would like to extend my sympa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Comedy Film To Shoot In Belfast
Belfast is to go on the big screen again with news that production company Lionsgate UK is now venturing into comedy for the first time to produce a new feature film with Celebrity Juice's popular hos...
Comedy Film To Shoot In Belfast
Belfast is to go on the big screen again with news that production company Lionsgate UK is now venturing into comedy for the first time to produce a new feature film with Celebrity Juice's popular hos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Sinn Fein Raises 'Fracking' Concerns
The European Commission (EC) has been lobbied over constituency concerns surrounding the use of the controversial gas extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' as it is more commo...
Sinn Fein Raises 'Fracking' Concerns
The European Commission (EC) has been lobbied over constituency concerns surrounding the use of the controversial gas extraction technique called hydraulic fracturing or 'fracking' as it is more commo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
College World Skills Winners Meet Princess Royal
Up-and-coming tradesmen received a royal accolade recently when, in the final engagement of a one-day visit, the Princess Royal attended the official opening of Belfast Metropolitan College, at the Ti...
College World Skills Winners Meet Princess Royal
Up-and-coming tradesmen received a royal accolade recently when, in the final engagement of a one-day visit, the Princess Royal attended the official opening of Belfast Metropolitan College, at the Ti...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Gaelectric Meets Enterprise Committee
Top executives from the Northern Ireland renewable energy development and energy technology group, Gaelectric, have met with members of the NI Enterprise Trade and Investment (ETI) Committee to highli...
Gaelectric Meets Enterprise Committee
Top executives from the Northern Ireland renewable energy development and energy technology group, Gaelectric, have met with members of the NI Enterprise Trade and Investment (ETI) Committee to highli...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Executive 'Should Re-Invest A5 Capital'
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called on the Stormont Executive to re-invest the money which it would have spent on the A5 upgrade in this budget period to deliver change to boost our economy and in...
Executive 'Should Re-Invest A5 Capital'
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called on the Stormont Executive to re-invest the money which it would have spent on the A5 upgrade in this budget period to deliver change to boost our economy and in...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 14, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Lest We Forget A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Cenotaph at City Hall yesterday in memory of those who died in conflict. Led by Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman Ruth Patterson and Olympic he...
Other NI News In Brief
Lest We Forget A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Cenotaph at City Hall yesterday in memory of those who died in conflict. Led by Deputy Lord Mayor Alderman Ruth Patterson and Olympic he...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2011
DUP & Sinn Fein Ministers On 'One Road'
NI's top political team have today travelled south today to confront the leaders of the Irish Republic on yesterday's news that a multi-million cross border road project would have to be shelved after...
DUP & Sinn Fein Ministers On 'One Road'
NI's top political team have today travelled south today to confront the leaders of the Irish Republic on yesterday's news that a multi-million cross border road project would have to be shelved after...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2011
UK Falls Silent On Armistice Day
Workplaces, offices, homes, shops and people on the streets fell into silence on Friday morning in remembrance of fallen British soldiers on Armistice Day. At 11pm, the country marked the traditiona...
UK Falls Silent On Armistice Day
Workplaces, offices, homes, shops and people on the streets fell into silence on Friday morning in remembrance of fallen British soldiers on Armistice Day. At 11pm, the country marked the traditiona...
Business News, Nov 11, 2011
Stormont Fillip Helps Bankers Aid NI Economy
Recessionary times are being addressed on many fronts by local banks - with Stormont also taking a leading role in encouraging bankers to be pro-active in aiding NI's economic recovery. Increased act...
Stormont Fillip Helps Bankers Aid NI Economy
Recessionary times are being addressed on many fronts by local banks - with Stormont also taking a leading role in encouraging bankers to be pro-active in aiding NI's economic recovery. Increased act...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2011
Eleventh Hour Commemoration At City Hall
Today's 11th Hour commemorations in the ground of Belfast City Hall and the coming weekend's traditional Remembrance Sunday services dedicated to members of the armed services who have been killed has...
Eleventh Hour Commemoration At City Hall
Today's 11th Hour commemorations in the ground of Belfast City Hall and the coming weekend's traditional Remembrance Sunday services dedicated to members of the armed services who have been killed has...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
