Northern Ireland News for October 2012 : Page 7
UK National News, Oct 22, 2012
Other News In Brief
Comedian Frankie Boyle Wins Libel Case Frankie Boyle has won £54,650 in damages after a High Court jury concluded that he had been libelled by the Daily Mirror. Boyle, aged 40, from Glasgow, ...
Other News In Brief
Comedian Frankie Boyle Wins Libel Case Frankie Boyle has won £54,650 in damages after a High Court jury concluded that he had been libelled by the Daily Mirror. Boyle, aged 40, from Glasgow, ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Formal Criminal Investigation Of Jimmy Savile Launched
A formal criminal investigation has been launched into alleged sexual abuse by the late BBC presenter Sir Jimmy Savile and others, Scotland Yard have confirmed. More than 400 lines of inquiry had bee...
Formal Criminal Investigation Of Jimmy Savile Launched
A formal criminal investigation has been launched into alleged sexual abuse by the late BBC presenter Sir Jimmy Savile and others, Scotland Yard have confirmed. More than 400 lines of inquiry had bee...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Sian O'Callaghan
A taxi driver has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sian O'Callaghan who went missing after visiting a nightclub in Swindon in March last year. 48-year-old Christopher Halliwell, of Ashbury Avenue, sex...
Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Sian O'Callaghan
A taxi driver has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sian O'Callaghan who went missing after visiting a nightclub in Swindon in March last year. 48-year-old Christopher Halliwell, of Ashbury Avenue, sex...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Doctors Skills To Be Checked Every Five Years
The biggest shake-up in medical regulation for more than 150 years will begin in December, as doctors will face regular checks on their skills. The UK's 220,000 doctors will have annual appraisals, w...
Doctors Skills To Be Checked Every Five Years
The biggest shake-up in medical regulation for more than 150 years will begin in December, as doctors will face regular checks on their skills. The UK's 220,000 doctors will have annual appraisals, w...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
Air Passenger Duty Cuts Unlikely
The head of British Airways has said he has little hope of Air Passenger Duty being scrapped on short haul flights from Northern Ireland. He told the BBC: "It's better, I think, if the whole tax was ...
Air Passenger Duty Cuts Unlikely
The head of British Airways has said he has little hope of Air Passenger Duty being scrapped on short haul flights from Northern Ireland. He told the BBC: "It's better, I think, if the whole tax was ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
OFMDFM Announces Widening Of Abuse Inquiry
The enquiry into institutional abuse in Northern Ireland is to be widened in order to include cases reported between 1922 1995. The Historical Institutional Abuse enquiry was established to investiga...
OFMDFM Announces Widening Of Abuse Inquiry
The enquiry into institutional abuse in Northern Ireland is to be widened in order to include cases reported between 1922 1995. The Historical Institutional Abuse enquiry was established to investiga...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
£2m For New Derry Apprentice Boys Centre
More than £2m is being awarded towards the development of a new visitor centre for the Apprentice Boys of Derry. European Peace III money will be used towards the Siege Heroes Museum and Shared Space...
£2m For New Derry Apprentice Boys Centre
More than £2m is being awarded towards the development of a new visitor centre for the Apprentice Boys of Derry. European Peace III money will be used towards the Siege Heroes Museum and Shared Space...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
Queen's University Launches £140m Campaign
A £140m fund-raising campaign has been launched by Queen’s University Belfast. The campaign gets underway today to provide the "ultimate student experience" at the university. It will be launched fr...
Queen's University Launches £140m Campaign
A £140m fund-raising campaign has been launched by Queen’s University Belfast. The campaign gets underway today to provide the "ultimate student experience" at the university. It will be launched fr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
New Policing And Community Partnership Launched
A new policing and community partnership is being launched on Monday. Belfast City Council has announced the new Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) will be formally launched at ...
New Policing And Community Partnership Launched
A new policing and community partnership is being launched on Monday. Belfast City Council has announced the new Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) will be formally launched at ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
Man Faces Jail For Animal Cruelty
A man has been told by a District Judge he faces jail for causing cruelty to an animal. Defendant Gregory Boyd, 44 from Rasharkin, pleaded guilty to the charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a b...
Man Faces Jail For Animal Cruelty
A man has been told by a District Judge he faces jail for causing cruelty to an animal. Defendant Gregory Boyd, 44 from Rasharkin, pleaded guilty to the charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a b...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
O'Dowd Opens New Irish-Language School Facilities
Education Minister John O’Dowd has officially opened the new £1.68m facilities for Scoil na Fuiseoige in Belfast. The state-run school provides learning and education in the Irish language for boys a...
O'Dowd Opens New Irish-Language School Facilities
Education Minister John O’Dowd has officially opened the new £1.68m facilities for Scoil na Fuiseoige in Belfast. The state-run school provides learning and education in the Irish language for boys a...
Recruitment News, Oct 19, 2012
SIPTU Calls For Urgent Meeting With Abbott Nutrition Following Redundancy Announcement
SIPTU has written to the management of Abbott Nutrition Ltd seeking an urgent meeting in order to outline members' concerns in relation to the announcement of its intention to implement 180 redundanci...
SIPTU Calls For Urgent Meeting With Abbott Nutrition Following Redundancy Announcement
SIPTU has written to the management of Abbott Nutrition Ltd seeking an urgent meeting in order to outline members' concerns in relation to the announcement of its intention to implement 180 redundanci...
Business News, Oct 19, 2012
New Fund Launches To Stimulate Business Startups By Female Entrepreneurs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a new €500,000 Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs aimed at...
New Fund Launches To Stimulate Business Startups By Female Entrepreneurs
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mr Richard Bruton TD, has announced the establishment by Enterprise Ireland of a new €500,000 Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs aimed at...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Rents Reached Record High In September
Rents in England and Wales reached a record high in September when they rose by a further 1.1%, a survey has said. LSL Property Services, which owns the Your Move and Reeds Rains property chains, sai...
Rents Reached Record High In September
Rents in England and Wales reached a record high in September when they rose by a further 1.1%, a survey has said. LSL Property Services, which owns the Your Move and Reeds Rains property chains, sai...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Flights Suspended At Glasgow Airport Following Emergency
Four people were injured during an emergency evacuation of a plane at Glasgow Airport around 07.40 on Friday morning. All flights to and from the airport are currently suspended. Passengers and crew...
Flights Suspended At Glasgow Airport Following Emergency
Four people were injured during an emergency evacuation of a plane at Glasgow Airport around 07.40 on Friday morning. All flights to and from the airport are currently suspended. Passengers and crew...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Ofgem Consults Plans To Improve Competitiveness Of Household Energy Market
Ofgem is consulting on plans for a package of simpler, clearer, fairer measures to improve radically the competitiveness of the household energy market. This follows a commitment to tackle problems ...
Ofgem Consults Plans To Improve Competitiveness Of Household Energy Market
Ofgem is consulting on plans for a package of simpler, clearer, fairer measures to improve radically the competitiveness of the household energy market. This follows a commitment to tackle problems ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn, his son Sean Jnr and nephew Peter Darragh are due back at the High Court in Dublin today. The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court or...
Quinns Due Back In Court
Sean Quinn, his son Sean Jnr and nephew Peter Darragh are due back at the High Court in Dublin today. The three men face a further hearing regarding the decision in July that they breached a court or...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Nick Griffin Defends Tweeting Couples Address
A couple who won a B&B discrimination case said they were not concerned about comments made on BNP leader Nick Griffin's Twitter account. Michael Black and John Morgan, of Brampton, near Huntingdon, ...
Nick Griffin Defends Tweeting Couples Address
A couple who won a B&B discrimination case said they were not concerned about comments made on BNP leader Nick Griffin's Twitter account. Michael Black and John Morgan, of Brampton, near Huntingdon, ...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2012
Other News In Brief
Stabbed PC Named As County’s Bravest A Hampshire PC who was repeatedly stabbed by a man with a screwdriver has been named the most courageous police officer in England and Wales. PC Alex Styp...
Other News In Brief
Stabbed PC Named As County’s Bravest A Hampshire PC who was repeatedly stabbed by a man with a screwdriver has been named the most courageous police officer in England and Wales. PC Alex Styp...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
UUP Call For Armed Forces Advocate
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on Westminster to introduce an Armed Forces Advocate for Northern Ireland. Party Leader Mike Nesbitt said: "Northern Ireland is the only nation or region of the U...
UUP Call For Armed Forces Advocate
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on Westminster to introduce an Armed Forces Advocate for Northern Ireland. Party Leader Mike Nesbitt said: "Northern Ireland is the only nation or region of the U...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 19, 2012
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Shot And Beaten An attack has been carried out in County L’Derry which saw a man shot in the leg and beaten. It is thought that four masked men, two of whom are believed to be arm...
Other News In Brief
L'Derry Man Shot And Beaten An attack has been carried out in County L’Derry which saw a man shot in the leg and beaten. It is thought that four masked men, two of whom are believed to be arm...
Business News, Oct 19, 2012
Credit Guarantee Scheme Will Help Struggling Businesses
Speaking following the launch of the Credit Guarantee Scheme by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins said the scheme will...
Credit Guarantee Scheme Will Help Struggling Businesses
Speaking following the launch of the Credit Guarantee Scheme by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins said the scheme will...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Couple Win Discrimination Ruling
It has been ruled that a couple that were turned away from a bed and breakfast, for being gay, were discriminated against. 64-year-old Michael Black and John Morgan, 59, booked a double room at the S...
Couple Win Discrimination Ruling
It has been ruled that a couple that were turned away from a bed and breakfast, for being gay, were discriminated against. 64-year-old Michael Black and John Morgan, 59, booked a double room at the S...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Government Pulls Back After Cameron Energy Pledge
The government has played down a pledge made by David Cameron that energy firms would be forced to give all customers the lowest tariff. The Prime Minister made the surprise announcement on Wednesday...
Government Pulls Back After Cameron Energy Pledge
The government has played down a pledge made by David Cameron that energy firms would be forced to give all customers the lowest tariff. The Prime Minister made the surprise announcement on Wednesday...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
No Accelerant Found In Harlow House Fire Investigation
Investigators of a house fire in Harlow, in which a mother and four of her children died, have been unable to find any trace of an accelerant. Dr Sabah Usmani and her sons Sohaib, 11, and Rayyan, six...
No Accelerant Found In Harlow House Fire Investigation
Investigators of a house fire in Harlow, in which a mother and four of her children died, have been unable to find any trace of an accelerant. Dr Sabah Usmani and her sons Sohaib, 11, and Rayyan, six...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Report Finds Rise In Human Trafficking
Trafficking of people into the UK is rising, the latest government estimates suggest. Last year the authorities learned of 946 victims, compared with 710 in 2010, the inter-departmental ministerial g...
Report Finds Rise In Human Trafficking
Trafficking of people into the UK is rising, the latest government estimates suggest. Last year the authorities learned of 946 victims, compared with 710 in 2010, the inter-departmental ministerial g...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Fall In Crime Across England And Wales
Official statistics show a 6%fall in crimes against adults in England and Wales for the year ending in June. Crimes recorded by the police also fell by 6% in the same period. This continues the down...
Fall In Crime Across England And Wales
Official statistics show a 6%fall in crimes against adults in England and Wales for the year ending in June. Crimes recorded by the police also fell by 6% in the same period. This continues the down...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Reports Call On Unis To Offer 'Poor Pupils Automatic Interview'
A new report on social mobility has said that England's universities should give pupils from poor backgrounds guaranteed interviews and lower offers. Author o the report Alan Milburn is calling for u...
Reports Call On Unis To Offer 'Poor Pupils Automatic Interview'
A new report on social mobility has said that England's universities should give pupils from poor backgrounds guaranteed interviews and lower offers. Author o the report Alan Milburn is calling for u...
UK National News, Oct 18, 2012
Report Critical Of Approach To Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity surgery is often seen as a quick fix, without proper consideration of the risks, a review says. The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death looked at the care given to mo...
Report Critical Of Approach To Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity surgery is often seen as a quick fix, without proper consideration of the risks, a review says. The National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death looked at the care given to mo...
Recruitment News, Oct 18, 2012
Unite Compare Growth Bill To 'Dogs Breakfast'
The governments growth and infrastructure bill is a "dog's breakfast" which will not help the struggling economy at the slightest according to Unite, Britain's biggest union. Some of the measures in...
Unite Compare Growth Bill To 'Dogs Breakfast'
The governments growth and infrastructure bill is a "dog's breakfast" which will not help the struggling economy at the slightest according to Unite, Britain's biggest union. Some of the measures in...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
