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Northern Ireland News for November 2013 : Page 10
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Michael Gove Urges 'Radical" Reform Of Child Protection Systems
The child protection system in England needs to undergo a "systematic" and "radical" reform, education secretary Michael Gove has said. According to Gove, many social workers are indoctrinated, seein...
Michael Gove Urges 'Radical" Reform Of Child Protection Systems
The child protection system in England needs to undergo a "systematic" and "radical" reform, education secretary Michael Gove has said. According to Gove, many social workers are indoctrinated, seein...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Inflation At Lowest In Over A Year
The inflation rate in the UK fell to 2.2% in October, down from 2.7%. The inflation rate, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), now stands at its lowest rate since September 2012. It is unde...
Inflation At Lowest In Over A Year
The inflation rate in the UK fell to 2.2% in October, down from 2.7%. The inflation rate, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), now stands at its lowest rate since September 2012. It is unde...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
'No Change' In House Prices
Overall there has been "no change" in Northern Ireland house prices throughout the month of October, according to a report. A survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Ulste...
'No Change' In House Prices
Overall there has been "no change" in Northern Ireland house prices throughout the month of October, according to a report. A survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Ulste...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
National Parks Plan Shelved
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has said he will not be pushing for legislation to introduce national parks in Northern Ireland. He said: "I am of the view that the concept of national parks has m...
National Parks Plan Shelved
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has said he will not be pushing for legislation to introduce national parks in Northern Ireland. He said: "I am of the view that the concept of national parks has m...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Breastfeeding Incentive Pilot Scheme Launched
Shopping vouchers worth up to £200 are to be offered to new mothers as an incentive to breastfeed. A pilot scheme, funded in collaboration by the government and the medical research sector, will be l...
Breastfeeding Incentive Pilot Scheme Launched
Shopping vouchers worth up to £200 are to be offered to new mothers as an incentive to breastfeed. A pilot scheme, funded in collaboration by the government and the medical research sector, will be l...
UK National News, Nov 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
UK Doctors And Paramedics To Go To Philippines 12 doctors and paramedics are to be sent to help aid efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. David Cameron made the announceme...
Other News In Brief
UK Doctors And Paramedics To Go To Philippines 12 doctors and paramedics are to be sent to help aid efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. David Cameron made the announceme...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
NI Tax Cheats Revealed By HMRC
Two companies based in Northern Ireland have been added to the revised list of tax defaulters published by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC). A Chinese restaurant in L'Derry and a haulage firm i...
NI Tax Cheats Revealed By HMRC
Two companies based in Northern Ireland have been added to the revised list of tax defaulters published by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC). A Chinese restaurant in L'Derry and a haulage firm i...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
Carer Charity Manifesto Launched
A Northern Ireland charity that seeks to help carers and their families has published its manifesto, following concerns of increased pressures on health and social care institutions. CAUSE has said t...
Carer Charity Manifesto Launched
A Northern Ireland charity that seeks to help carers and their families has published its manifesto, following concerns of increased pressures on health and social care institutions. CAUSE has said t...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 12, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Missing Newry Man A 31-year-old Newry man is currently missing. Peter Quigley was last seen in the Belfast area and was reported missing by his family on Thursday 7 Novembe...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal Over Missing Newry Man A 31-year-old Newry man is currently missing. Peter Quigley was last seen in the Belfast area and was reported missing by his family on Thursday 7 Novembe...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Almost One In Four NHS Walk-In Centres Close
Almost one in four NHS walk-in centres have closed in recent years, despite being popular with patients. Research from the health sector regulator Monitor suggests that patients may not be able to ac...
Almost One In Four NHS Walk-In Centres Close
Almost one in four NHS walk-in centres have closed in recent years, despite being popular with patients. Research from the health sector regulator Monitor suggests that patients may not be able to ac...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Man Dies Following Police Chase
A man has died after he was struck by a car as he tried to cross the M6 following a police chase. Lancashire Police are believed to have been pursuing the man from Blackpool, however the pursuit was ...
Man Dies Following Police Chase
A man has died after he was struck by a car as he tried to cross the M6 following a police chase. Lancashire Police are believed to have been pursuing the man from Blackpool, however the pursuit was ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Sinn Féin Mayor Attends Armistice Service
Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has become the first Lord Mayor of Belfast to attend the Armistice Day commemorations at City Hall. A silence was observed at 11:00 this morning to mark the end of the...
Sinn Féin Mayor Attends Armistice Service
Sinn Féin's Máirtín Ó Muilleoir has become the first Lord Mayor of Belfast to attend the Armistice Day commemorations at City Hall. A silence was observed at 11:00 this morning to mark the end of the...
Recruitment News, Nov 11, 2013
Indeed Announces Expansion Plans
Indeed has announced expansion plans for its Dublin-based Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters, adding more than 100 new employees in the next 12 months. The company has already sta...
Indeed Announces Expansion Plans
Indeed has announced expansion plans for its Dublin-based Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters, adding more than 100 new employees in the next 12 months. The company has already sta...
Business News, Nov 11, 2013
Ennis Leads Trade Mission To China
Invest Northern Ireland Chair, Mark Ennis, is leading a trade mission to China this week. The 20-strong trade mission includes companies from a variety of sectors including food, legal and manufactur...
Ennis Leads Trade Mission To China
Invest Northern Ireland Chair, Mark Ennis, is leading a trade mission to China this week. The 20-strong trade mission includes companies from a variety of sectors including food, legal and manufactur...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Gun Found In Ballymena Alert
A suspected gun has been found during a security alert in Ballymena, County Antrim. The incident began when a vehicle was left in the Parkmore Close area in the early hours of Sunday morning. The ca...
Gun Found In Ballymena Alert
A suspected gun has been found during a security alert in Ballymena, County Antrim. The incident began when a vehicle was left in the Parkmore Close area in the early hours of Sunday morning. The ca...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Men Killed In Fermanagh Road Collision
An 18 and a 22-year-old man have been killed in a road collision on Sunday afternoon in Fermanagh. The men were travelling in a car on the Pettigo Road when the crash happened at about 16:30. The ro...
Men Killed In Fermanagh Road Collision
An 18 and a 22-year-old man have been killed in a road collision on Sunday afternoon in Fermanagh. The men were travelling in a car on the Pettigo Road when the crash happened at about 16:30. The ro...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Poots Urges Help For Filipino Health Workers
Health Minister Edwin Poots has urged those in Health and Social Care (HSC) and independent healthcare sectors to be proactive and support co-workers who have families directly affected by Typhoon Hai...
Poots Urges Help For Filipino Health Workers
Health Minister Edwin Poots has urged those in Health and Social Care (HSC) and independent healthcare sectors to be proactive and support co-workers who have families directly affected by Typhoon Hai...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Hull Woman Admits Killing Baby Daughter
A woman from Hull has admitted killing her baby daughter. Natasha Sultan, 21, pleaded guilty after fatally injuring her five-month old baby. She said she was suffering from post natal depression at t...
Hull Woman Admits Killing Baby Daughter
A woman from Hull has admitted killing her baby daughter. Natasha Sultan, 21, pleaded guilty after fatally injuring her five-month old baby. She said she was suffering from post natal depression at t...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Barratts Enters Administration
Barratts Shoes has entered administration. The retailer, which employs more than 1,000 people across UK and Ireland, appointed Duff & Phelps as joint administrators on Friday afternoon. In a stateme...
Barratts Enters Administration
Barratts Shoes has entered administration. The retailer, which employs more than 1,000 people across UK and Ireland, appointed Duff & Phelps as joint administrators on Friday afternoon. In a stateme...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Man Jailed For Attempting To Kill Neighbours' Cat
A man who attempted to kill his neighbours' cat in Hereford has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison. Karl Dyke, 52, admitted trying to murder the Siamese cat in July. Michael and Tracey Lawrence sa...
Man Jailed For Attempting To Kill Neighbours' Cat
A man who attempted to kill his neighbours' cat in Hereford has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison. Karl Dyke, 52, admitted trying to murder the Siamese cat in July. Michael and Tracey Lawrence sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Employment Rise Fastest Since 2007
Employment in Northern Ireland is rising at its fastest rate since August 2007, according to a new report released by Ulster Bank. The increase has been seen over the last three months, the report sa...
Employment Rise Fastest Since 2007
Employment in Northern Ireland is rising at its fastest rate since August 2007, according to a new report released by Ulster Bank. The increase has been seen over the last three months, the report sa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Winter Roads Service Launched
Regional Development Minster Danny Kennedy is calling on all drivers to be prepared for the challenges of winter driving. The announcement follows the launch of the Winter Service programme to facili...
Winter Roads Service Launched
Regional Development Minster Danny Kennedy is calling on all drivers to be prepared for the challenges of winter driving. The announcement follows the launch of the Winter Service programme to facili...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
'Music City USA' Arrives In Belfast
A delegation from Nashville, USA is in Belfast this week to share experiences of how the music industry can help drive economic and social development within the city. The music business is worth alm...
'Music City USA' Arrives In Belfast
A delegation from Nashville, USA is in Belfast this week to share experiences of how the music industry can help drive economic and social development within the city. The music business is worth alm...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Homes Evacuated In N Belfast Bomb Alert A number of homes in north Belfast were evacuated last night, following the discovery of a suspicious object at Spamount Street. Army bomb squad office...
Other News In Brief
Homes Evacuated In N Belfast Bomb Alert A number of homes in north Belfast were evacuated last night, following the discovery of a suspicious object at Spamount Street. Army bomb squad office...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Over 2,000 People Use 'Help To Buy' Scheme
More than 2,000 people have put in offers on homes under the Help to Buy scheme, totalling £365 million of new mortgage lending. The applications are backed by a 'decision in principle' by RBS and Ll...
Over 2,000 People Use 'Help To Buy' Scheme
More than 2,000 people have put in offers on homes under the Help to Buy scheme, totalling £365 million of new mortgage lending. The applications are backed by a 'decision in principle' by RBS and Ll...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
South Yorkshire Police Get A Mixed Reaction Over Protecting Children From Sexual Exploitation
The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Shaun Wright, commissioned HMIC to assess the effectiveness of South Yorkshire Police’s approach to protecting children from sexual exploitatio...
South Yorkshire Police Get A Mixed Reaction Over Protecting Children From Sexual Exploitation
The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Shaun Wright, commissioned HMIC to assess the effectiveness of South Yorkshire Police’s approach to protecting children from sexual exploitatio...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2013
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Woman From Southwark Police are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a vulnerable woman missing from Southwark. Mrs Cynthia Anglin, 63, is believed to ...
Other News In Brief
Police Appeal For Missing Woman From Southwark Police are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a vulnerable woman missing from Southwark. Mrs Cynthia Anglin, 63, is believed to ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
Homes Evacuated In Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated in east Belfast, following a security alert. The alert at Kingsway Park, Tullycarnet, started following the discovery of a suspicious object. Army bomb dispos...
Homes Evacuated In Security Alert
A number of homes have been evacuated in east Belfast, following a security alert. The alert at Kingsway Park, Tullycarnet, started following the discovery of a suspicious object. Army bomb dispos...
Recruitment News, Nov 8, 2013
Crowley Carbon Announces 20 New Jobs
Crowley Carbon, an Enterprise Ireland client and Ireland's fastest-growing Energy Services company, has announced the creation of 20 new jobs at the launch of C³, the world’s first Carbon Control Cent...
Crowley Carbon Announces 20 New Jobs
Crowley Carbon, an Enterprise Ireland client and Ireland's fastest-growing Energy Services company, has announced the creation of 20 new jobs at the launch of C³, the world’s first Carbon Control Cent...
Recruitment News, Nov 8, 2013
Union To Support Jobs At Pilkington Glass
Unite the union has vowed to do everything possible to defend jobs at Pilkington Glass' manufacturing site in St Helens, Lancashire. The company has announced plans to close the Cowley Hill site with...
Union To Support Jobs At Pilkington Glass
Unite the union has vowed to do everything possible to defend jobs at Pilkington Glass' manufacturing site in St Helens, Lancashire. The company has announced plans to close the Cowley Hill site with...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
