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Northern Ireland News for November 2011 : Page 6
UK National News, Nov 22, 2011
Cancer Sufferers Live Six Times Longer
A new study of cancer survival figures by a leading cancer charity has found people now live nearly six times longer after their cancer diagnosis than was the case 40 years ago However, the research ...
Cancer Sufferers Live Six Times Longer
A new study of cancer survival figures by a leading cancer charity has found people now live nearly six times longer after their cancer diagnosis than was the case 40 years ago However, the research ...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2011
Pay Commission Slams 'Victorian Era' Inequalities
The High Pay Commission has published a report on Tuesday, which has found "spiralling" high pay is creating inequalities "last seen in the Victorian era". The commission's final report, called Chequ...
Pay Commission Slams 'Victorian Era' Inequalities
The High Pay Commission has published a report on Tuesday, which has found "spiralling" high pay is creating inequalities "last seen in the Victorian era". The commission's final report, called Chequ...
UK National News, Nov 22, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over MP Threats A man has been charged over allegations of malicious communications and threats made via email and a social networking site against an MP. Frank Zimmerman, 60 of Sp...
Other News In Brief
Man Charged Over MP Threats A man has been charged over allegations of malicious communications and threats made via email and a social networking site against an MP. Frank Zimmerman, 60 of Sp...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2011
Newcastle Fire Station Replacement Discussed
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has held a site meeting at the former Newcastle College site at Donard Street in Newcastle with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The meeting w...
Newcastle Fire Station Replacement Discussed
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has held a site meeting at the former Newcastle College site at Donard Street in Newcastle with the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service. The meeting w...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2011
Ministers Target Offshore Grid Infrastructure
The Irish Republic, Northern Ireland and Scotland are each to be represented by local governemnt ministers who will meet later this week to discuss the issues raised in a major study on a future offsh...
Ministers Target Offshore Grid Infrastructure
The Irish Republic, Northern Ireland and Scotland are each to be represented by local governemnt ministers who will meet later this week to discuss the issues raised in a major study on a future offsh...
Recruitment News, Nov 22, 2011
ESB And GAA Launch Pilot Sustainability Jobs Initiative
ESB Electric Ireland and the GAA have announced the launch of 'On Home Ground', the Tralee pilot for a new sustainability jobs initiative. The joint initiative aims to stimulate the creation of 10,0...
ESB And GAA Launch Pilot Sustainability Jobs Initiative
ESB Electric Ireland and the GAA have announced the launch of 'On Home Ground', the Tralee pilot for a new sustainability jobs initiative. The joint initiative aims to stimulate the creation of 10,0...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 22, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Eastwood 'Apprenticeship' Revealed In Belfast The University of Ulster is about to feature a special event, on a local man's experiences of the popular TV show, The Apprentice. Entitled, 'Wher...
Other NI News In Brief
Eastwood 'Apprenticeship' Revealed In Belfast The University of Ulster is about to feature a special event, on a local man's experiences of the popular TV show, The Apprentice. Entitled, 'Wher...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
West Belfast Double Rape 'Latest Incident'
Two men have raped a woman in her 40s in west Belfast. The attack - one of several shocking incidents across NI in recent days - happened in the Whiterock Road area at about 1am on Sunday. The PSNI ...
West Belfast Double Rape 'Latest Incident'
Two men have raped a woman in her 40s in west Belfast. The attack - one of several shocking incidents across NI in recent days - happened in the Whiterock Road area at about 1am on Sunday. The PSNI ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Contempt Of Court Proceedings Begin Against Sky News
The Attorney General is to launch contempt of court proceedings against Sky News for allegedly breaking an injunction over a kidnapped British couple that were being held in Somalia. The gagging ord...
Contempt Of Court Proceedings Begin Against Sky News
The Attorney General is to launch contempt of court proceedings against Sky News for allegedly breaking an injunction over a kidnapped British couple that were being held in Somalia. The gagging ord...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Chief Praises Four Officers Stabbed In London
The four police officers that were injured as they dealt with a violent man in Kingsbury on Saturday have been praised for their bravery by their commander. The incident occurred on Saturday morning...
Chief Praises Four Officers Stabbed In London
The four police officers that were injured as they dealt with a violent man in Kingsbury on Saturday have been praised for their bravery by their commander. The incident occurred on Saturday morning...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
UK's Road Safety Week Beings
Police officers will be out in force this week talking to people about the dangers of the roads in support to Road Safety Week, which starts on Monday. Promoted by road safety charity Brake, Road Sa...
UK's Road Safety Week Beings
Police officers will be out in force this week talking to people about the dangers of the roads in support to Road Safety Week, which starts on Monday. Promoted by road safety charity Brake, Road Sa...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Roads Will Grind To A Halt As Population Rises
The anticipated growth in population in the UK will lead to traffic volume and delays increase by half, according to a report by the RAC Foundation. The report says claims there will be at least fou...
Roads Will Grind To A Halt As Population Rises
The anticipated growth in population in the UK will lead to traffic volume and delays increase by half, according to a report by the RAC Foundation. The report says claims there will be at least fou...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Overdraft Charges For Small Amounts To Go
The Government is proposing a number of changes for banking customers, including stopping banks from issuing charges when you go only a few pounds overdrawn. The proposal, issued by the Department o...
Overdraft Charges For Small Amounts To Go
The Government is proposing a number of changes for banking customers, including stopping banks from issuing charges when you go only a few pounds overdrawn. The proposal, issued by the Department o...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Union Plan As Pensions 'Go For A Song'
As the day of action over public sector pensions draws near, the UK's largest union has decided to make a song and dance over the issue by releasing a single. The TUC revealed on Monday morning that...
Union Plan As Pensions 'Go For A Song'
As the day of action over public sector pensions draws near, the UK's largest union has decided to make a song and dance over the issue by releasing a single. The TUC revealed on Monday morning that...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
Mum Threatened As Derry Man Shot In Ankles
There has been another so-called paramilitary style shooting attack in Londonderry. A man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in both legs - apparently in the ankles - in a house in Creggan a...
Mum Threatened As Derry Man Shot In Ankles
There has been another so-called paramilitary style shooting attack in Londonderry. A man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in both legs - apparently in the ankles - in a house in Creggan a...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
McGuinness Backs All-island Economy
There has been a further call for an all-island economy to be established. The NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness delivered a speech at the weekend on building an all-Ireland economy. He was...
McGuinness Backs All-island Economy
There has been a further call for an all-island economy to be established. The NI Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness delivered a speech at the weekend on building an all-Ireland economy. He was...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
Kennedy Wants Car Drivers To Take The Bus
Car drivers are again being urged to go 'on the buses' as the NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announces next week's opening of another new bus lane - this time on the Shankill Road in B...
Kennedy Wants Car Drivers To Take The Bus
Car drivers are again being urged to go 'on the buses' as the NI Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announces next week's opening of another new bus lane - this time on the Shankill Road in B...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Institute Launches To Tackle Health 'Inequalities'
The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has launched an institute aiming to reduce health inequalities on Monday. The new University College London (UCL) Institute will use "social determinants" to add...
Institute Launches To Tackle Health 'Inequalities'
The Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, has launched an institute aiming to reduce health inequalities on Monday. The new University College London (UCL) Institute will use "social determinants" to add...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
Take Care On Dark Winter Roads: Attwood
Every single person in NI has a role to play in preventing death and injury on our roads. That was the clear message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood today at the start of Road Safety Week toda...
Take Care On Dark Winter Roads: Attwood
Every single person in NI has a role to play in preventing death and injury on our roads. That was the clear message from Environment Minister Alex Attwood today at the start of Road Safety Week toda...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Report Recommends Tougher Tax Avoidance Rules
A report published on Monday has recommended that the Government consider tougher rules on tax avoidance, and could see the first general rules on tax dodging. The recommendation comes from the fina...
Report Recommends Tougher Tax Avoidance Rules
A report published on Monday has recommended that the Government consider tougher rules on tax avoidance, and could see the first general rules on tax dodging. The recommendation comes from the fina...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
O'Dowd Applauds JP McManus Scholarship
A cross-border event has marked an important scholarship scheme with the NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, presenting awards to the successful Northern Ireland recipients at a ceremony in Limerick. ...
O'Dowd Applauds JP McManus Scholarship
A cross-border event has marked an important scholarship scheme with the NI Education Minister, John O'Dowd, presenting awards to the successful Northern Ireland recipients at a ceremony in Limerick. ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Gov Announce £400M Plan For New Homes
David Cameron is expected to reveal the Government's new plan to build 16,000 new homes on Monday. The initiative includes a £400m fund, which will go to stalled schemes that are ready but lack nece...
Gov Announce £400M Plan For New Homes
David Cameron is expected to reveal the Government's new plan to build 16,000 new homes on Monday. The initiative includes a £400m fund, which will go to stalled schemes that are ready but lack nece...
Recruitment News, Nov 21, 2011
'Incompetence' Accusation Over Consultancy
A retraining scheme for the jobless has prompted the Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty to accuse the Minister for Education of "incompetence" following further revelations of mismanagement...
'Incompetence' Accusation Over Consultancy
A retraining scheme for the jobless has prompted the Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty to accuse the Minister for Education of "incompetence" following further revelations of mismanagement...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
BBC2 Gaelic Focuses On Plantation of Ulster
A new three-part, Irish Language Broadcast Fund series has just started on BBC Two Northern Ireland. Plandáil focuses on the 17th century Plantation of Ulster from the perspective of the lowland, Sc...
BBC2 Gaelic Focuses On Plantation of Ulster
A new three-part, Irish Language Broadcast Fund series has just started on BBC Two Northern Ireland. Plandáil focuses on the 17th century Plantation of Ulster from the perspective of the lowland, Sc...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2011
Other News In Brief
Appeal For 'Vulnerable' Missing Man An appeal has been launched for assistance to trace a missing man from Homerton. Philip Towner, 62, was last seen at home on Friday, 18 November at approxim...
Other News In Brief
Appeal For 'Vulnerable' Missing Man An appeal has been launched for assistance to trace a missing man from Homerton. Philip Towner, 62, was last seen at home on Friday, 18 November at approxim...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
NIE Offers 'Powerful Engineering Scholarship'
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the electricity networks company is sponsoring electrical engineering students through their degree with Queens. NIE demonstrated its commitment to developing engi...
NIE Offers 'Powerful Engineering Scholarship'
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), the electricity networks company is sponsoring electrical engineering students through their degree with Queens. NIE demonstrated its commitment to developing engi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
Belfast Man Has Specs Appeal
Belfast lad Greg Munday rubbed shoulders with the stars as he took part in Specsavers’ 15th annual celebrity-studded Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards, which celebrated national Anti-Bullying Week. ...
Belfast Man Has Specs Appeal
Belfast lad Greg Munday rubbed shoulders with the stars as he took part in Specsavers’ 15th annual celebrity-studded Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards, which celebrated national Anti-Bullying Week. ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Seaside Body Shock A probe is underway at a seaside flat in Co Down where a body was found at the weekend. The grim discovery was made at Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle on Saturday morning ...
Other NI News In Brief
Seaside Body Shock A probe is underway at a seaside flat in Co Down where a body was found at the weekend. The grim discovery was made at Burrendale Park Road in Newcastle on Saturday morning ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 19, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
'Take The Gun Out Of Policing': SF Unarmed policing is now the focus for Sinn Fein who have responded to last week's Police Ombudsman's Office report into the killing of stolen car driver, Ste...
Other NI News In Brief
'Take The Gun Out Of Policing': SF Unarmed policing is now the focus for Sinn Fein who have responded to last week's Police Ombudsman's Office report into the killing of stolen car driver, Ste...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 18, 2011
DUP Angry As Kenny Lobbies Over Finucane
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has used a visit to Belfast on Thursday for several engagements and to make a controversial announcement. Mr Kenny attended the Aisling Awards ceremony and dinner at the Euro...
DUP Angry As Kenny Lobbies Over Finucane
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has used a visit to Belfast on Thursday for several engagements and to make a controversial announcement. Mr Kenny attended the Aisling Awards ceremony and dinner at the Euro...
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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.
