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Northern Ireland News for November 2011 : Page 2
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
Severe Weather Warning Issued For Scotland
Severe weather warnings have been issued in Scotland following heaving rain and gale force winds, with more of the same weather predicted today. The Met Office says that as much as four centimetres o...
Severe Weather Warning Issued For Scotland
Severe weather warnings have been issued in Scotland following heaving rain and gale force winds, with more of the same weather predicted today. The Met Office says that as much as four centimetres o...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
Navy And RAF Rescue To Be Privatised
Despite objections from Prince William the Royal Navy and RAF search and rescue teams are to be privatised. The Government has announced that by 2016 the coastline and mountains will be patrolled by ...
Navy And RAF Rescue To Be Privatised
Despite objections from Prince William the Royal Navy and RAF search and rescue teams are to be privatised. The Government has announced that by 2016 the coastline and mountains will be patrolled by ...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
Alleged Russian Spy To Stay In UK
A former parliamentary aide and lover of a Liberal Democrat MP has won her battle to stay in the UK after being accused of being a Russian spy. Katia Zatuliveter, 26, who had an affair with Lib Dem M...
Alleged Russian Spy To Stay In UK
A former parliamentary aide and lover of a Liberal Democrat MP has won her battle to stay in the UK after being accused of being a Russian spy. Katia Zatuliveter, 26, who had an affair with Lib Dem M...
Recruitment News, Nov 29, 2011
RBS Closure Announcement Will Cost Jobs
According to Unite union nearly 500 jobs will be lost when the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) closes its site at Bristol. The closure,which will see 440 staff lose their jobs, comes as part of the cuts...
RBS Closure Announcement Will Cost Jobs
According to Unite union nearly 500 jobs will be lost when the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) closes its site at Bristol. The closure,which will see 440 staff lose their jobs, comes as part of the cuts...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
UK Oysters Contain Winter Vomiting Bug
According to research published today by the Food Standards Agency a significant proportion (76%) of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contain norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting...
UK Oysters Contain Winter Vomiting Bug
According to research published today by the Food Standards Agency a significant proportion (76%) of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contain norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Cold Comfort As Winter Deaths Fall
One of the coldest and harshest winters to hit NI in memory failed to cause any rise in the levels of winters mortalities. Despite the cold weather, last winter (December 2010 - March 2011) there was...
Cold Comfort As Winter Deaths Fall
One of the coldest and harshest winters to hit NI in memory failed to cause any rise in the levels of winters mortalities. Despite the cold weather, last winter (December 2010 - March 2011) there was...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
Job Losses Loom As Another RBS Closure Announced
According to Unite union nearly 500 jobs will be lost when the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) closes its site at Bristol. The closure,which will see 440 staff lose their jobs, comes as part of the cuts...
Job Losses Loom As Another RBS Closure Announced
According to Unite union nearly 500 jobs will be lost when the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) closes its site at Bristol. The closure,which will see 440 staff lose their jobs, comes as part of the cuts...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Schools Close As Education Budget Squeezed
Most of four schools in the South Eastern Board area, which were threatened with closure, have been told that they will indeed be shutting down. Redburn Primary in Holywood, Dunmurry High School and ...
Schools Close As Education Budget Squeezed
Most of four schools in the South Eastern Board area, which were threatened with closure, have been told that they will indeed be shutting down. Redburn Primary in Holywood, Dunmurry High School and ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
City Council's Noise Squad Hits Small Screen
Belfast City Council's 'noise police' are to hit the small screen shortly with these 'silent heroes' set to become TV stars in a new documentary being screened on BBC1 for the next three weeks. Noisy...
City Council's Noise Squad Hits Small Screen
Belfast City Council's 'noise police' are to hit the small screen shortly with these 'silent heroes' set to become TV stars in a new documentary being screened on BBC1 for the next three weeks. Noisy...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Adam's 'Sex Allegations' For Crown Court
The brother of the former West Belfast MP - now a Co Louth TD - and Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has been told he is to stand trial accused of a catalogue of sex offences. On Monday in Belfast, a ...
Adam's 'Sex Allegations' For Crown Court
The brother of the former West Belfast MP - now a Co Louth TD - and Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has been told he is to stand trial accused of a catalogue of sex offences. On Monday in Belfast, a ...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2011
Motorway Closure Follows 20 Tonne Marmite Spillage
A major clean-up operation is underway after over 20 tonnes of Marmite, a yeast extract, was spilled on the M1 in South Yorkshire. The tanker believed to be carrying the Marmite overturned on the dua...
Motorway Closure Follows 20 Tonne Marmite Spillage
A major clean-up operation is underway after over 20 tonnes of Marmite, a yeast extract, was spilled on the M1 in South Yorkshire. The tanker believed to be carrying the Marmite overturned on the dua...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Jobs Creation In Focus At Seminar
Job creation was in focus this week with news that the Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has supported an Invest Northern Ireland Jobs Fund initiative. It was held at a joint sem...
Jobs Creation In Focus At Seminar
Job creation was in focus this week with news that the Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has supported an Invest Northern Ireland Jobs Fund initiative. It was held at a joint sem...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Smaller Firms Unlock Cross-Border Contracts
Some 160 small businesses were given the opportunity to hear from and meet with Government buyers at a recent InterTradeIreland 'Meet the Buyer' event in Dundalk. The event was organised by InterTrad...
Smaller Firms Unlock Cross-Border Contracts
Some 160 small businesses were given the opportunity to hear from and meet with Government buyers at a recent InterTradeIreland 'Meet the Buyer' event in Dundalk. The event was organised by InterTrad...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Planning Consultancy To Open In Belfast
One of Northern Ireland's best-known planning consultants has taken the bold step of setting up a new planning consultancy business in Belfast, despite the challenges faced by the local development an...
Planning Consultancy To Open In Belfast
One of Northern Ireland's best-known planning consultants has taken the bold step of setting up a new planning consultancy business in Belfast, despite the challenges faced by the local development an...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Builders' 3D Company Opens New Markets
Invest Northern Ireland has helped Belfast company Big Lolly to open up new markets for its specialist services and secure a significant contract with a Scottish firm. Big Lolly provides 3D visualisa...
Builders' 3D Company Opens New Markets
Invest Northern Ireland has helped Belfast company Big Lolly to open up new markets for its specialist services and secure a significant contract with a Scottish firm. Big Lolly provides 3D visualisa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Poorer Win Pay As You Go Oil Option
The Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced an innovative pay as you go option for oil heating for vulnerable households. The pilot scheme to help tackle fuel poverty amo...
Poorer Win Pay As You Go Oil Option
The Stormont Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced an innovative pay as you go option for oil heating for vulnerable households. The pilot scheme to help tackle fuel poverty amo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 29, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Hacking Alert For NIO A one-time Northern Ireland Office Secretary, Peter Hain, (pictured) has been warned by police that his computer may have been hacked. Reports in the Guardian newspaper s...
Other NI News In Brief
Hacking Alert For NIO A one-time Northern Ireland Office Secretary, Peter Hain, (pictured) has been warned by police that his computer may have been hacked. Reports in the Guardian newspaper s...
Business News, Nov 29, 2011
SMEs 'Are Granted Credit': Report
An independent report on the demand for credit by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been published today. The independent report was commissioned by the Department of Finance and shows 36% of ...
SMEs 'Are Granted Credit': Report
An independent report on the demand for credit by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been published today. The independent report was commissioned by the Department of Finance and shows 36% of ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2011
Parents Warned Over School Strike Disruption
This week's public sector strike has now led to parents being advised that the principal of each school should be able to notify them in advance of the impact of industrial action planned for 30 Novem...
Parents Warned Over School Strike Disruption
This week's public sector strike has now led to parents being advised that the principal of each school should be able to notify them in advance of the impact of industrial action planned for 30 Novem...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2011
Robinson Repeats Appeal For Integration
Northern Ireland's top politician, Peter Robinson, has again called for integrated education to be a priority. The Stormont First Minister said at the weekend that it was time to build a new Northern...
Robinson Repeats Appeal For Integration
Northern Ireland's top politician, Peter Robinson, has again called for integrated education to be a priority. The Stormont First Minister said at the weekend that it was time to build a new Northern...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
Osbourne To Announce Big Spend For Growth
The Chancellor is to announce a bumper spend on infrastructure in an attempt to kick-start the UK's flat-lining economy. The multi-billion pound investment programme is expected to put billions into...
Osbourne To Announce Big Spend For Growth
The Chancellor is to announce a bumper spend on infrastructure in an attempt to kick-start the UK's flat-lining economy. The multi-billion pound investment programme is expected to put billions into...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
Search & Rescue Helicopters Privatised
The Government is going to end the current search and rescue arrangement with the military and source a private provider, it has announced on Monday. The new service will see search and rescue opera...
Search & Rescue Helicopters Privatised
The Government is going to end the current search and rescue arrangement with the military and source a private provider, it has announced on Monday. The new service will see search and rescue opera...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
FAW 'Devastated' At Death Of Speed
The Football Association of Wales has spoken of its devastation at the news of Gary Speeds apparent suicide on Saturday. The association said it was a "huge loss" that this tragedy should have overt...
FAW 'Devastated' At Death Of Speed
The Football Association of Wales has spoken of its devastation at the news of Gary Speeds apparent suicide on Saturday. The association said it was a "huge loss" that this tragedy should have overt...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2011
Aggravated Robbery Shock In Whiteabbey
An assault and robbery on two pensioners in Co Antrim has been condemned. The Alliance Mayor of Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb has expressed his disgust at the men who tied up and robbed an elderly bro...
Aggravated Robbery Shock In Whiteabbey
An assault and robbery on two pensioners in Co Antrim has been condemned. The Alliance Mayor of Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb has expressed his disgust at the men who tied up and robbed an elderly bro...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
Director Ken Russell Dies At 84
The enigmatic and Oscar-nominated British film-maker Ken Russell has died at the age of 84 after suffering a number of strokes. The controversial director became known for films such as Women In Lov...
Director Ken Russell Dies At 84
The enigmatic and Oscar-nominated British film-maker Ken Russell has died at the age of 84 after suffering a number of strokes. The controversial director became known for films such as Women In Lov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2011
'Help Find Disappeared' Says Ministers
There has been a fresh call for information that might help locate the remains of terror victims abducted by the IRA, killed and secretly buried during the Troubles. The cross-border initiative came ...
'Help Find Disappeared' Says Ministers
There has been a fresh call for information that might help locate the remains of terror victims abducted by the IRA, killed and secretly buried during the Troubles. The cross-border initiative came ...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
Baggage Handler Jailed For Bag Looting
A Heathrow baggage handler has been jailed for stealing from passenger luggage. Alan Bardall, 52, of The Gardens, Feltham, Middlesex, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, where he was sentenc...
Baggage Handler Jailed For Bag Looting
A Heathrow baggage handler has been jailed for stealing from passenger luggage. Alan Bardall, 52, of The Gardens, Feltham, Middlesex, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday, where he was sentenc...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
TUC Publishes Plan To Boost Economy
Britain's largest union has published their 10-point plan to kick-start the UK's flailing economy to coincide with the Chancellor's Autumn statement on Tuesday. The TUC said it believes the governmen...
TUC Publishes Plan To Boost Economy
Britain's largest union has published their 10-point plan to kick-start the UK's flailing economy to coincide with the Chancellor's Autumn statement on Tuesday. The TUC said it believes the governmen...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 28, 2011
Summit Postponed As Eithne Kenny Buried
The British-Irish Council Summit, which was due to take place in Dublin on Monday has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Eithne Kenny, mother of Taoiseach Enda Kenny, (pictured...
Summit Postponed As Eithne Kenny Buried
The British-Irish Council Summit, which was due to take place in Dublin on Monday has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Eithne Kenny, mother of Taoiseach Enda Kenny, (pictured...
UK National News, Nov 28, 2011
2011 House Prices Down 3%
Britain's house prices have tumbled by another 3% this year according to official figures published on Monday morning. The October data from Land Registry's flagship House Price Index showed an annu...
2011 House Prices Down 3%
Britain's house prices have tumbled by another 3% this year according to official figures published on Monday morning. The October data from Land Registry's flagship House Price Index showed an annu...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.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.
