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Northern Ireland News for November 2011 : Page 16
UK National News, Nov 3, 2011
Poll Finds UK Children 'Angry And Abusive'
Many people are at risk of giving up on children altogether, a shocking new poll commissioned by Barnardo’s has found. It shows that nearly half the UK population (49%) agree that children today are ...
Poll Finds UK Children 'Angry And Abusive'
Many people are at risk of giving up on children altogether, a shocking new poll commissioned by Barnardo’s has found. It shows that nearly half the UK population (49%) agree that children today are ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2011
Crimewatch Appeal For Baby Boy
Police investigating the murder of a baby boy, whose body was found in a stream in England, will tonight make a TV appeal for information. The body was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham, ...
Crimewatch Appeal For Baby Boy
Police investigating the murder of a baby boy, whose body was found in a stream in England, will tonight make a TV appeal for information. The body was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham, ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2011
Bond Fans Await Details Of Next Film
Details of the latest James Bond film will be revealed later today with rumors emerging that the latest 007 installment will be called 'Sky Fall'. The film now only known as Bond23 is the third film ...
Bond Fans Await Details Of Next Film
Details of the latest James Bond film will be revealed later today with rumors emerging that the latest 007 installment will be called 'Sky Fall'. The film now only known as Bond23 is the third film ...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2011
Cable Welcomes Big Rise in Apprenticeship Numbers
Provisional figures published on Tuesday indicate that apprenticeship starts for academic year 2010/11 have risen by more than 50 per cent compared with final figures from 2009-10. The Statistical F...
Cable Welcomes Big Rise in Apprenticeship Numbers
Provisional figures published on Tuesday indicate that apprenticeship starts for academic year 2010/11 have risen by more than 50 per cent compared with final figures from 2009-10. The Statistical F...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2011
News In Brief
Cricket Agent Jailed For Betting Scam A cricket agent has been jailed for nearly three years for his part in a betting scam. Mazhar Majeed has been jailed for two years and eight months for t...
News In Brief
Cricket Agent Jailed For Betting Scam A cricket agent has been jailed for nearly three years for his part in a betting scam. Mazhar Majeed has been jailed for two years and eight months for t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
News In Brief
Alu-Fix Enters Administration Belfast based aluminium installation company, Alu-Fix has entered into administration with the loss of around 40 jobs. Stephen Cave and Paul Rooney from Pricewate...
News In Brief
Alu-Fix Enters Administration Belfast based aluminium installation company, Alu-Fix has entered into administration with the loss of around 40 jobs. Stephen Cave and Paul Rooney from Pricewate...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Attack On Pensioner Condemned
An 80-year-old man has been tied up in his own home during an aggravated burglary in County Antrim. He was attacked and trussed-up with cable by a gang at about 10.40pm on Tuesday in the Calvert Road...
Attack On Pensioner Condemned
An 80-year-old man has been tied up in his own home during an aggravated burglary in County Antrim. He was attacked and trussed-up with cable by a gang at about 10.40pm on Tuesday in the Calvert Road...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Murder Probe As Derry Stab Victim Dies
Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s died from stabbing wounds in Londonderry. The 51-year-old man was attacked on Tuesday afternoon in the Francis S...
Murder Probe As Derry Stab Victim Dies
Police in Northern Ireland have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s died from stabbing wounds in Londonderry. The 51-year-old man was attacked on Tuesday afternoon in the Francis S...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Adams In Court Over Sex Abuse Charges
The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is due to appear in court today after being extradited from the Republic back to Northern Ireland following sexual abuse charges. The Gardai handed over...
Adams In Court Over Sex Abuse Charges
The brother of Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams is due to appear in court today after being extradited from the Republic back to Northern Ireland following sexual abuse charges. The Gardai handed over...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
NI Water Needs 'Stability', Says Spratt
A call for stability at NI Water has been made after news that the company's acting head is planning to resign. Jimmy Spratt, the Chair of Stormont's Regional Development committee said: "Stability i...
NI Water Needs 'Stability', Says Spratt
A call for stability at NI Water has been made after news that the company's acting head is planning to resign. Jimmy Spratt, the Chair of Stormont's Regional Development committee said: "Stability i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Funding Announced For WW2 Heritage Project
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced the award of a grant to help tell the story of the part Londonderry played in World War II. With the grant of £93,909 the Beech Hill US Navy ...
Funding Announced For WW2 Heritage Project
Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced the award of a grant to help tell the story of the part Londonderry played in World War II. With the grant of £93,909 the Beech Hill US Navy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Benefit Fraudsters Handed Jail Sentences
People from different areas of NI have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment and fines for defrauding the Government over benefits being claimed illegally. As part of a continuing crackdown, three ...
Benefit Fraudsters Handed Jail Sentences
People from different areas of NI have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment and fines for defrauding the Government over benefits being claimed illegally. As part of a continuing crackdown, three ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Strike 'Still On' After Unions Reject Pension Offer
Northern Ireland is facing the worst strike action of its history after trade unions rejected the latest proposals for public sector pension reform. A mass walk out in defiance of the reform is plann...
Strike 'Still On' After Unions Reject Pension Offer
Northern Ireland is facing the worst strike action of its history after trade unions rejected the latest proposals for public sector pension reform. A mass walk out in defiance of the reform is plann...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
'Poppy Burning Scumbags' Arrested
Two teenagers have been arrested after they posted a picture of themselves on a social networking site, burning a poppy, a symbol used to remember soldiers who died in conflicts. The duo seen grinnin...
'Poppy Burning Scumbags' Arrested
Two teenagers have been arrested after they posted a picture of themselves on a social networking site, burning a poppy, a symbol used to remember soldiers who died in conflicts. The duo seen grinnin...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
English Diet Could Save 4,000 Lives
New research has revealed that if people in Northern Ireland adopted an English diet it could save up to 4,000 lives every year. Oxford University experts carrying out the study say that people in En...
English Diet Could Save 4,000 Lives
New research has revealed that if people in Northern Ireland adopted an English diet it could save up to 4,000 lives every year. Oxford University experts carrying out the study say that people in En...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2011
Minister Turns Down Proposal For Keady Nursery
Northern Ireland's Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a Development Proposal for the establishment of a statutory nursery unit at St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Keady. Builders wo...
Minister Turns Down Proposal For Keady Nursery
Northern Ireland's Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has turned down a Development Proposal for the establishment of a statutory nursery unit at St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Keady. Builders wo...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Terry Faces On Pitch Abuse Probe
Police officers have launched a formal investigation into allegations that the Chelsea captain John Terry racially abused Queen's Park Rangers (QPR)'s Anton Ferdinand. His position as England captain...
Terry Faces On Pitch Abuse Probe
Police officers have launched a formal investigation into allegations that the Chelsea captain John Terry racially abused Queen's Park Rangers (QPR)'s Anton Ferdinand. His position as England captain...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Polish Gang Used Vulnerable For Benefit Fraud
A Polish gang who trafficked more than 200 people to the UK as part of a multi-million pound benefit fraud has been smashed following a joint investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Her Majesty's Re...
Polish Gang Used Vulnerable For Benefit Fraud
A Polish gang who trafficked more than 200 people to the UK as part of a multi-million pound benefit fraud has been smashed following a joint investigation by the Metropolitan Police, Her Majesty's Re...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Public Service Pension Plans Revealed
The Government today set out details of its offer to workers on public service pensions. This new offer will mean that while most workers will still have to work longer and pay more, the pension tha...
Public Service Pension Plans Revealed
The Government today set out details of its offer to workers on public service pensions. This new offer will mean that while most workers will still have to work longer and pay more, the pension tha...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Drugs Seized In Multi-million Pound Swoop
More than £2.5 million of cocaine has been seized by police and five people arrested during a proactive operation in Tooting, South London. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Central Tas...
Drugs Seized In Multi-million Pound Swoop
More than £2.5 million of cocaine has been seized by police and five people arrested during a proactive operation in Tooting, South London. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Central Tas...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Govt Agrees Deal On GP Contract
The UK's Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today welcomed the agreement between the Government and British Medical Association (BMA) over changes to the GP contract for next year. The deal will mean tha...
Govt Agrees Deal On GP Contract
The UK's Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today welcomed the agreement between the Government and British Medical Association (BMA) over changes to the GP contract for next year. The deal will mean tha...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Student Loan Company Recruits 'Lab Subjects'
Students from across the country are being recruited to take part in a unique experiment, which could shape how student finance products and services are run in the future. The Student Loans Company ...
Student Loan Company Recruits 'Lab Subjects'
Students from across the country are being recruited to take part in a unique experiment, which could shape how student finance products and services are run in the future. The Student Loans Company ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Highways Officers' Accolade Celebrated
The Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer Service has won a prestigious international road safety award. The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognise outstanding contributions to road saf...
Highways Officers' Accolade Celebrated
The Highways Agency’s Traffic Officer Service has won a prestigious international road safety award. The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognise outstanding contributions to road saf...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Irish Police Tackles GB Rugby Team
The newly branded Ireland Police Rugby team will take on a British Police Select Team at Newforge in Belfast later today. The Ireland Police Rugby Team is a combination of members of An Garda Síochá...
Irish Police Tackles GB Rugby Team
The newly branded Ireland Police Rugby team will take on a British Police Select Team at Newforge in Belfast later today. The Ireland Police Rugby Team is a combination of members of An Garda Síochá...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Dark Nights Warning From Breakdown Firm
With official backing of the Daylight Saving Bill revealed at Westminster, breakdown cover firm, GEM Motoring Assist, continues to urge drivers to support the Lighter Later campaign in a bid to reduce...
Dark Nights Warning From Breakdown Firm
With official backing of the Daylight Saving Bill revealed at Westminster, breakdown cover firm, GEM Motoring Assist, continues to urge drivers to support the Lighter Later campaign in a bid to reduce...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2011
Arrests Follow Dungannon Assault Death
There has been two arrests and widespread condemnation after a 38-year-old man died from his injuries after being dragged from a car and beaten in County Tyrone. The attack happened in the Castlehill...
Arrests Follow Dungannon Assault Death
There has been two arrests and widespread condemnation after a 38-year-old man died from his injuries after being dragged from a car and beaten in County Tyrone. The attack happened in the Castlehill...
Business News, Nov 2, 2011
NI Seminars For Businesses
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster, has launched a series of seminars which Invest Northern Ireland is providing for local businesses as part of its Boosting Business initiative. The “Focus on...
NI Seminars For Businesses
The NI Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster, has launched a series of seminars which Invest Northern Ireland is providing for local businesses as part of its Boosting Business initiative. The “Focus on...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2011
Other UK News In Brief
Caravans In Landslip There has been a landslip at Porthkerry Leisure Park, in Wales. It happened late on Monday evening with investigations set to continue into today as to how the incident le...
Other UK News In Brief
Caravans In Landslip There has been a landslip at Porthkerry Leisure Park, in Wales. It happened late on Monday evening with investigations set to continue into today as to how the incident le...
Recruitment News, Nov 2, 2011
IT Jobs Get Cork Focus
I.T. Alliance Group, the Irish owned IT services and outsourcing firm, has announced a recruitment drive for on-site vacancies in Cork. The company, which already employs 400 people, will hold a car...
IT Jobs Get Cork Focus
I.T. Alliance Group, the Irish owned IT services and outsourcing firm, has announced a recruitment drive for on-site vacancies in Cork. The company, which already employs 400 people, will hold a car...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2011
Cash Kidnap Gang Fail In Robbery Bid
A member of staff at a Co Antrim cash handling facility has been left unhurt but badly traumatised after he and his wife were kidnapped by a gang from their home on Monday. The PSNI said that armed a...
Cash Kidnap Gang Fail In Robbery Bid
A member of staff at a Co Antrim cash handling facility has been left unhurt but badly traumatised after he and his wife were kidnapped by a gang from their home on Monday. The PSNI said that armed a...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A mostly dry evening and night with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive, especially in the south. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
