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Northern Ireland News for November 2012
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
140,000 Signatures For Scottish Independence
Pro-independence Scots have been given a confidence boost after news that the number of people supporting the ‘Yes’ campaign has passed 140,000. The figure comes from the number of people who have si...
140,000 Signatures For Scottish Independence
Pro-independence Scots have been given a confidence boost after news that the number of people supporting the ‘Yes’ campaign has passed 140,000. The figure comes from the number of people who have si...
Recruitment News, Nov 30, 2012
Minister Delivers Speech On Youth Employment Challenge
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today delivered a keynote speech at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) HR Leadership Forum on the youth employment challenge. Addressing the...
Minister Delivers Speech On Youth Employment Challenge
Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry today delivered a keynote speech at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) HR Leadership Forum on the youth employment challenge. Addressing the...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Cocaine Gang Jailed
Five men have been sentenced to jail after being found guilty of running cocaine factories from their homes in the west of Scotland. Kristopher Murray, 22, James Fox, 37, Michael Fernandez, 47, Josep...
Cocaine Gang Jailed
Five men have been sentenced to jail after being found guilty of running cocaine factories from their homes in the west of Scotland. Kristopher Murray, 22, James Fox, 37, Michael Fernandez, 47, Josep...
Business News, Nov 30, 2012
Minister Announces Increased R&D Investment By Stryker Instruments
Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock, TD, today announced an increased R&D investment by Stryker Instruments at its facility in Carraigtwohill, Co Cork, which will see the Irish facilit...
Minister Announces Increased R&D Investment By Stryker Instruments
Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock, TD, today announced an increased R&D investment by Stryker Instruments at its facility in Carraigtwohill, Co Cork, which will see the Irish facilit...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
BBC Presenter In Court Over Child Abuse
A former BBC radio presenter has appeared in court over accusations of sexual abuse against children. Michael Souter, 59, of Loddon, Norfolk is a former BBC Radio Norfolk presenter. He is charged wi...
BBC Presenter In Court Over Child Abuse
A former BBC radio presenter has appeared in court over accusations of sexual abuse against children. Michael Souter, 59, of Loddon, Norfolk is a former BBC Radio Norfolk presenter. He is charged wi...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Pink Star Lit For April Jones
A pink star will become part of Christmas decorations in Machynlleth, Powys for missing five-year-old April Jones. April was last seen near her home in the town on 1 October. A man has been charged ...
Pink Star Lit For April Jones
A pink star will become part of Christmas decorations in Machynlleth, Powys for missing five-year-old April Jones. April was last seen near her home in the town on 1 October. A man has been charged ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Hillary Clinton To Visit Belfast
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Belfast before Christmas. The White House has confirmed Mrs Clinton will arrive in Northern Ireland on 7 December to meet officials and discuss the p...
Hillary Clinton To Visit Belfast
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to visit Belfast before Christmas. The White House has confirmed Mrs Clinton will arrive in Northern Ireland on 7 December to meet officials and discuss the p...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Sex Offender Wins Facebook Case
A convicted sex offender has won a court case to have a Northern Ireland paedophile watch group’s Facebook page removed. 'Keeping our kids safe from predators' currently has just under 5,000 'likes' ...
Sex Offender Wins Facebook Case
A convicted sex offender has won a court case to have a Northern Ireland paedophile watch group’s Facebook page removed. 'Keeping our kids safe from predators' currently has just under 5,000 'likes' ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
MPs Call To Scrap Air Passenger Duty
MPs are calling for the £13 air passenger duty on Northern Ireland flights to be scrapped. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has claimed the tax on short haul flights is a major stumbling block ...
MPs Call To Scrap Air Passenger Duty
MPs are calling for the £13 air passenger duty on Northern Ireland flights to be scrapped. The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has claimed the tax on short haul flights is a major stumbling block ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Tweed Expelled From Orange Order
Former Ulster and Ireland rugby player David Tweed has been expelled from the Orange Order after a court convicted him of child sex abuse. On Wednesday Mr Tweed was found guilty of 13 charges of sexu...
Tweed Expelled From Orange Order
Former Ulster and Ireland rugby player David Tweed has been expelled from the Orange Order after a court convicted him of child sex abuse. On Wednesday Mr Tweed was found guilty of 13 charges of sexu...
Business News, Nov 30, 2012
Help Given To Irish Firms To Boost Business
The Government is targeting the €80billion global supply chain of multinational companies in Ireland in an effort to help Irish companies win new business, grow exports and ultimately create new jobs,...
Help Given To Irish Firms To Boost Business
The Government is targeting the €80billion global supply chain of multinational companies in Ireland in an effort to help Irish companies win new business, grow exports and ultimately create new jobs,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
PSNI To Carry Breathalysers Over Christmas
It has been revealed all PSNI officers will carry a breathalyser while on duty this Christmas. The measures, which will see pocket-sized breathalysers issued to all officers, are being introduced for...
PSNI To Carry Breathalysers Over Christmas
It has been revealed all PSNI officers will carry a breathalyser while on duty this Christmas. The measures, which will see pocket-sized breathalysers issued to all officers, are being introduced for...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
New Chief Inspector Of Criminal Justice Appointed
Northern Ireland has been appointed a new Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice. Justice Minister David Ford has announced Brendan McGuigan will be filling the position. Mr McGuigan was previously Dep...
New Chief Inspector Of Criminal Justice Appointed
Northern Ireland has been appointed a new Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice. Justice Minister David Ford has announced Brendan McGuigan will be filling the position. Mr McGuigan was previously Dep...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Supermarkets Agree 'Special Offer' Code
Eight supermarkets have agreed to a set of OFT principles to address concerns over special offers and promotions for food and drink. Aldi, Co-Op, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesc...
Supermarkets Agree 'Special Offer' Code
Eight supermarkets have agreed to a set of OFT principles to address concerns over special offers and promotions for food and drink. Aldi, Co-Op, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesc...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
UK Suspends Rwanda Aid Payment
The UK has stopped a payment woth £21m in aid to Rwanda. This is amid issues over the country's involvement in the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo. An aid payment of £16m was paid to Rwanda...
UK Suspends Rwanda Aid Payment
The UK has stopped a payment woth £21m in aid to Rwanda. This is amid issues over the country's involvement in the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo. An aid payment of £16m was paid to Rwanda...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
NI Achieves Landfill Target One Year Early
Northern Ireland has achieved its landfill allowance target one year early. New figures show that municipal waste dropped by about 40,000 tonnes to 309,792. This amounts to some 10,000 tonnes below ...
NI Achieves Landfill Target One Year Early
Northern Ireland has achieved its landfill allowance target one year early. New figures show that municipal waste dropped by about 40,000 tonnes to 309,792. This amounts to some 10,000 tonnes below ...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Manchester City Council To Cut 900 Posts
Manchester City Council is to axe up to 900 jobs. The authority confirmed the cuts as it attempts to save around £80m over the next two years in reaction to the £170m gov funding cuts introduced last...
Manchester City Council To Cut 900 Posts
Manchester City Council is to axe up to 900 jobs. The authority confirmed the cuts as it attempts to save around £80m over the next two years in reaction to the £170m gov funding cuts introduced last...
Recruitment News, Nov 30, 2012
Govt Must Invest In Jobs - SIPTU
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions said that 'no comfort' could be taken from the latest unemployment figures and warned that underlying figures and trends were 'quite chilling'. Congress Chief Econo...
Govt Must Invest In Jobs - SIPTU
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions said that 'no comfort' could be taken from the latest unemployment figures and warned that underlying figures and trends were 'quite chilling'. Congress Chief Econo...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Man Jailed For Liverpool Football Fan Murder
A man has been jailed for life for murdering a Liverpool fan following an unprovoked attack at a bar in Camden. Paul Beck, 29, of Spring Place, Kentish Town, was sentenced today yesterday at the Old ...
Man Jailed For Liverpool Football Fan Murder
A man has been jailed for life for murdering a Liverpool fan following an unprovoked attack at a bar in Camden. Paul Beck, 29, of Spring Place, Kentish Town, was sentenced today yesterday at the Old ...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Alex Salmond Celebrates Scottish Innovation On St Andrew's Day
First Minister Alex Salmond has used his St Andrew’s Day message to highlight Scotland’s proud history of invention and discovery as he extended a warm invite for overseas visitors to join in the coun...
Alex Salmond Celebrates Scottish Innovation On St Andrew's Day
First Minister Alex Salmond has used his St Andrew’s Day message to highlight Scotland’s proud history of invention and discovery as he extended a warm invite for overseas visitors to join in the coun...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Minister Announces New Ecar Chargers For NI
170 extra Ecar chargers, including 10 rapid chargers, will be available for Northern Ireland’s motorists by summer 2013. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has confirmed the plans to encourage the eco-...
Minister Announces New Ecar Chargers For NI
170 extra Ecar chargers, including 10 rapid chargers, will be available for Northern Ireland’s motorists by summer 2013. Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has confirmed the plans to encourage the eco-...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Christmas Designated Drivers Scheme Launched
Designated drivers are once again being rewarded this Christmas as Coca Cola begins its annual free soft drinks scheme. Over 250 pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels have signed up to promote the sche...
Christmas Designated Drivers Scheme Launched
Designated drivers are once again being rewarded this Christmas as Coca Cola begins its annual free soft drinks scheme. Over 250 pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels have signed up to promote the sche...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
Hijacking In North Belfast A vehicle was hijacked at gunpoint on Thursday in north Belfast. The incident occurred at 17:00 on the Ligoniel Road, when a man was sitting in his car and another ...
Other News In Brief
Hijacking In North Belfast A vehicle was hijacked at gunpoint on Thursday in north Belfast. The incident occurred at 17:00 on the Ligoniel Road, when a man was sitting in his car and another ...
UK National News, Nov 30, 2012
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Device Discovered In West Belfast People have been moved from their homes in west Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious device. The security alert began when the object w...
Other News In Brief
Suspicious Device Discovered In West Belfast People have been moved from their homes in west Belfast following the discovery of a suspicious device. The security alert began when the object w...
Business News, Nov 29, 2012
ICT Apprenticeship Programme Launched At South West College
The first Higher Level ICT Apprenticeship programme has been launched at South West College’s Image Centre in Enniskillen. The pilot programme seeks to equip students with skills to prepare them for ...
ICT Apprenticeship Programme Launched At South West College
The first Higher Level ICT Apprenticeship programme has been launched at South West College’s Image Centre in Enniskillen. The pilot programme seeks to equip students with skills to prepare them for ...
Recruitment News, Nov 29, 2012
Clearstream Jobs Boost Announced
Clearstream has established a branch in Dublin to extend its post-trade offering in the area of investment funds to hedge funds. Clearstream Banking S.A., Dublin Branch, will extend the company’s inv...
Clearstream Jobs Boost Announced
Clearstream has established a branch in Dublin to extend its post-trade offering in the area of investment funds to hedge funds. Clearstream Banking S.A., Dublin Branch, will extend the company’s inv...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2012
Convicted SAS Man In Court Appeal
An SAS soldier convicted over possession of a Glock pistol is due to have his case heard by the Court of Appeal today. Sgt Danny Nightingale was given 18 months’ military detention for possessing the...
Convicted SAS Man In Court Appeal
An SAS soldier convicted over possession of a Glock pistol is due to have his case heard by the Court of Appeal today. Sgt Danny Nightingale was given 18 months’ military detention for possessing the...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2012
Detainees Face Ill-Treatment In Afghan Custody
Detainees captured by UK forces face ill treatment if handed over into Afghan custody, according to defence secretary Phillip Hammond. Mr Hammond has imposed a temporary ban on handing suspects over ...
Detainees Face Ill-Treatment In Afghan Custody
Detainees captured by UK forces face ill treatment if handed over into Afghan custody, according to defence secretary Phillip Hammond. Mr Hammond has imposed a temporary ban on handing suspects over ...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2012
Leveson Calls For Regulatory Body
The Leveson report has recommended a tougher form of independent self-regulation in the UK press. Lord Justice Leveson said the press had "wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people" and called fo...
Leveson Calls For Regulatory Body
The Leveson report has recommended a tougher form of independent self-regulation in the UK press. Lord Justice Leveson said the press had "wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people" and called fo...
UK National News, Nov 29, 2012
Scottish Birds Of Prey Still Threatened
Scotland’s birds of prey continue to be threatened by illegal killing, according to a report by RSPB Scotland. Illegal shooting, trapping, nest destruction and poisoning were highlighted in the lates...
Scottish Birds Of Prey Still Threatened
Scotland’s birds of prey continue to be threatened by illegal killing, according to a report by RSPB Scotland. Illegal shooting, trapping, nest destruction and poisoning were highlighted in the lates...
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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.
