Northern Ireland News for October 2012
Recruitment News, Oct 31, 2012
Kilkenny Group Creates 60 New Posts
Kilkenny group has announced it is to create 60 new jobs. As well as new positions in sales, retail and administration in stores around Ireland, Kilkenny Group will also be recruiting new employees f...
Kilkenny Group Creates 60 New Posts
Kilkenny group has announced it is to create 60 new jobs. As well as new positions in sales, retail and administration in stores around Ireland, Kilkenny Group will also be recruiting new employees f...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
UK Pledges £2m Aid To Burma
The UK is to provide £2m in aid for people hit by the outbreak of violence in Burma. The humanitarian relief will be used to help more than 58,000 victims of ethnic violence in Burma's Rakhine state....
UK Pledges £2m Aid To Burma
The UK is to provide £2m in aid for people hit by the outbreak of violence in Burma. The humanitarian relief will be used to help more than 58,000 victims of ethnic violence in Burma's Rakhine state....
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Other News In Brief
Man Stripped By Robbers A man has been stripped naked by robbers after he told his attackers he had nothing worth taking. The 19-year-old man was stripped, punched and kicked in the face by t...
Other News In Brief
Man Stripped By Robbers A man has been stripped naked by robbers after he told his attackers he had nothing worth taking. The 19-year-old man was stripped, punched and kicked in the face by t...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
170 People Stuck On London Underground
About 170 people have been stuck in a tunnel on a tube on the London Underground. The passengers were left stranded after a Central Line train hit an object on the track. The hold-up happened betwee...
170 People Stuck On London Underground
About 170 people have been stuck in a tunnel on a tube on the London Underground. The passengers were left stranded after a Central Line train hit an object on the track. The hold-up happened betwee...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Funeral Held For BBC Reporter
A funeral has been held for the BBC reporter whose death has prompted an inquiry into how managers at the broadcaster dealt with his complaints. Russell Joslin, 50, was a reporter for BBC Coventry an...
Funeral Held For BBC Reporter
A funeral has been held for the BBC reporter whose death has prompted an inquiry into how managers at the broadcaster dealt with his complaints. Russell Joslin, 50, was a reporter for BBC Coventry an...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Heseltine Calls On Govt To Stimulate Economy
Michael Heseltine has called on the government to take action to stimulate the economy. The former deputy Conservative prime minister is quoted in a new report commissioned by Downing Street as sayin...
Heseltine Calls On Govt To Stimulate Economy
Michael Heseltine has called on the government to take action to stimulate the economy. The former deputy Conservative prime minister is quoted in a new report commissioned by Downing Street as sayin...
Business News, Oct 31, 2012
Former Apprentice Winner To Be Guest Speaker At Business Awards
Former BBC Apprentice Show winner Tim Campbell will be in Belfast as guest speaker of the Belfast Business Awards at the City Hall on Thursday 8 November. But the Enterprise Ambassador who set up the...
Former Apprentice Winner To Be Guest Speaker At Business Awards
Former BBC Apprentice Show winner Tim Campbell will be in Belfast as guest speaker of the Belfast Business Awards at the City Hall on Thursday 8 November. But the Enterprise Ambassador who set up the...
Business News, Oct 31, 2012
Ballgawley Firm Announces Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Triple Eight Proteins in Ballygawley is expanding with the aim of growing exports of pork and poultry products. The company is a subsidiary of Fo...
Ballgawley Firm Announces Expansion
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced that Triple Eight Proteins in Ballygawley is expanding with the aim of growing exports of pork and poultry products. The company is a subsidiary of Fo...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Cameron Pays Tribute To Channing Day
David Cameron has paid tribute to the Northern Irish soldier who was killed while on duty in Afghanistan last week. Cpl Channing Day, 27 from Comber, County Down, was an army medic. She was killed al...
Cameron Pays Tribute To Channing Day
David Cameron has paid tribute to the Northern Irish soldier who was killed while on duty in Afghanistan last week. Cpl Channing Day, 27 from Comber, County Down, was an army medic. She was killed al...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Orange Order Receives £4m EU Grants
The Orange Order is set to receive about £4m of grants from an EU peace programme. The funding will be used to develop the Order's headquarters at Schomberg House in Belfast and Sloan's House, Loughg...
Orange Order Receives £4m EU Grants
The Orange Order is set to receive about £4m of grants from an EU peace programme. The funding will be used to develop the Order's headquarters at Schomberg House in Belfast and Sloan's House, Loughg...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Arrest In McCartney Murder Inquest
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. The 53-year-old man has been taken to Antrim police station for questioning. Robert McCartney was a father of two f...
Arrest In McCartney Murder Inquest
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. The 53-year-old man has been taken to Antrim police station for questioning. Robert McCartney was a father of two f...
Recruitment News, Oct 31, 2012
Call To Oppose Welfare Bill
SDLP Social Development spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said 1630 people who will lose their jobs in the administration of benefits through the passing of the Welfare Reform Bill will most likely be ad...
Call To Oppose Welfare Bill
SDLP Social Development spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said 1630 people who will lose their jobs in the administration of benefits through the passing of the Welfare Reform Bill will most likely be ad...
Recruitment News, Oct 31, 2012
Aer Lingus Unions To Serve Notice Of Industrial Action
Aer Lingus unions have met to discuss their response to last week's decision, by Aer Lingus management, to walk away from talks aimed at saving the pension incomes its staff. The unions - IMPACT, SIP...
Aer Lingus Unions To Serve Notice Of Industrial Action
Aer Lingus unions have met to discuss their response to last week's decision, by Aer Lingus management, to walk away from talks aimed at saving the pension incomes its staff. The unions - IMPACT, SIP...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Man Arrested Over Bertie Acheson Murder
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine pensioner Bertie Acheson. The man was arrested in the greater Belfast area this morning...
Man Arrested Over Bertie Acheson Murder
Detectives from Serious Crime Branch have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of Coleraine pensioner Bertie Acheson. The man was arrested in the greater Belfast area this morning...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Barclays Reports Loss Amid Regulatory Probes
Barclays has reported a pre-tax quarterly loss of £47m. The bank, who reported £2.4bn profit over the same period last year, blamed the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) costs and a ...
Barclays Reports Loss Amid Regulatory Probes
Barclays has reported a pre-tax quarterly loss of £47m. The bank, who reported £2.4bn profit over the same period last year, blamed the mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) costs and a ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Now A Legal Requirement
Carbon monoxide alarms are now a legal requirement for all new homes in Northern Ireland. The law follows the deaths of two teenagers from carbon monoxide poising at a holiday home in County L’Derry ...
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Now A Legal Requirement
Carbon monoxide alarms are now a legal requirement for all new homes in Northern Ireland. The law follows the deaths of two teenagers from carbon monoxide poising at a holiday home in County L’Derry ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Search Continues For Missing Man In Gorilla Costume
Concern is growing for the safety of a man who has not been seen since leaving a Halloween party on Friday dressed in a gorilla costume. Craig McCaffrey, 24, was last seen at around 8:45pm after lea...
Search Continues For Missing Man In Gorilla Costume
Concern is growing for the safety of a man who has not been seen since leaving a Halloween party on Friday dressed in a gorilla costume. Craig McCaffrey, 24, was last seen at around 8:45pm after lea...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Psychics Fail 'Halloween Challenge' At Goldsmiths
Two mediums have failed a scientific test at Goldsmiths, University of London, which was designed to prove the existence of psychic abilities. Professional mediums Patricia Putt and Kim Whitton under...
Psychics Fail 'Halloween Challenge' At Goldsmiths
Two mediums have failed a scientific test at Goldsmiths, University of London, which was designed to prove the existence of psychic abilities. Professional mediums Patricia Putt and Kim Whitton under...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Whooping Cough Cases Highest In 20 Years
Cases of whooping cough are the highest in 20 years, according to the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency (PHA). 221 cases for this year up to 30 September have been confirmed. This is a substantia...
Whooping Cough Cases Highest In 20 Years
Cases of whooping cough are the highest in 20 years, according to the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency (PHA). 221 cases for this year up to 30 September have been confirmed. This is a substantia...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Restaurant Workers Arrested In Immigration Probe
Five restaurants could be facing a total of £90,000 in fines following a series of raids by Border officers in Brighton and Hove. Acting on intelligence, officers carried out the visits on Friday 26 ...
Restaurant Workers Arrested In Immigration Probe
Five restaurants could be facing a total of £90,000 in fines following a series of raids by Border officers in Brighton and Hove. Acting on intelligence, officers carried out the visits on Friday 26 ...
UK National News, Oct 31, 2012
Scots Author To Write Opera
Best-selling Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith is to write a libretto for Scottish Opera. This will be performed in 2014 as Glasgow gears up to host the Commonwealth Games. The Friendship Orato...
Scots Author To Write Opera
Best-selling Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith is to write a libretto for Scottish Opera. This will be performed in 2014 as Glasgow gears up to host the Commonwealth Games. The Friendship Orato...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Communities Vital In Suicide Prevention
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said communities have a vital role to play in the prevention of suicide in Northern Ireland. Minister Poots’s comments came as a report was published into the 'Protect...
Communities Vital In Suicide Prevention
Health Minister Edwin Poots has said communities have a vital role to play in the prevention of suicide in Northern Ireland. Minister Poots’s comments came as a report was published into the 'Protect...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
McCausland Opens Cross Community Sports Event
Nelson McCausland has opened a cross community sports event. The Social Development Minister was at the community relations event jointly hosted by the Irish Football Association and Ulster Gaelic At...
McCausland Opens Cross Community Sports Event
Nelson McCausland has opened a cross community sports event. The Social Development Minister was at the community relations event jointly hosted by the Irish Football Association and Ulster Gaelic At...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 31, 2012
Other News In Brief
Pensioner Charged Over Sex Offences A pensioner has been charged with serious sexual offences which date back to west Belfast in the 1970s. The man, now 88, faces charges over the sexual abus...
Other News In Brief
Pensioner Charged Over Sex Offences A pensioner has been charged with serious sexual offences which date back to west Belfast in the 1970s. The man, now 88, faces charges over the sexual abus...
Business News, Oct 30, 2012
Unicorn Mouldings Scoops Business In Lithuania
Unicorn Mouldings, which has production operations in Lisburn and Markethill, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Lithuania for its highly innovative PVC flooring...
Unicorn Mouldings Scoops Business In Lithuania
Unicorn Mouldings, which has production operations in Lisburn and Markethill, has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to win its first business in Lithuania for its highly innovative PVC flooring...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2012
McKay Murder Suspects Released
Three men who were arrested over the murder of Danny McKay have been released. A 41-year-old and a 50-year-old man were arrested on Saturday, while a 28-year-old was arrested on Sunday. The men have...
McKay Murder Suspects Released
Three men who were arrested over the murder of Danny McKay have been released. A 41-year-old and a 50-year-old man were arrested on Saturday, while a 28-year-old was arrested on Sunday. The men have...
Recruitment News, Oct 30, 2012
NI Unemployment Rises Above The UK Average
Ulster Unionist Economy Spokesperson Sandra Overend has re-stated the Ulster Unionist Party's call for increased spending on capital projects in order to reignite growth in the Northern Ireland econom...
NI Unemployment Rises Above The UK Average
Ulster Unionist Economy Spokesperson Sandra Overend has re-stated the Ulster Unionist Party's call for increased spending on capital projects in order to reignite growth in the Northern Ireland econom...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2012
£500,000 To Tackle L'Derry Dereliction
Over £500,000 has been allocated to Derry City Council to help tackle dereliction in the city. A programme of environmental improvements in and around the city centre is due to take place as L’Derry ...
£500,000 To Tackle L'Derry Dereliction
Over £500,000 has been allocated to Derry City Council to help tackle dereliction in the city. A programme of environmental improvements in and around the city centre is due to take place as L’Derry ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 30, 2012
NI Soldier Repatriated
The bodies of two British soldiers, one a woman from Northern Ireland, who were killed while on duty in Afghanistan are to be repatriated. Corporal Channing Day, 25, had served with the 3 Medical Reg...
NI Soldier Repatriated
The bodies of two British soldiers, one a woman from Northern Ireland, who were killed while on duty in Afghanistan are to be repatriated. Corporal Channing Day, 25, had served with the 3 Medical Reg...
Business News, Oct 30, 2012
Choc-o-Bloc Secures Sales In Russia
Newtownards-based Choc-o-Bloc has secured its first sales in Russia for its edible children's toy, Magic Choc following assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The company has pioneered technology t...
Choc-o-Bloc Secures Sales In Russia
Newtownards-based Choc-o-Bloc has secured its first sales in Russia for its edible children's toy, Magic Choc following assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The company has pioneered technology t...
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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.