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Northern Ireland News for November 2013 : Page 11
Business News, Nov 8, 2013
NI Will Thrive In The Marine Sector - Foster
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland can become a leader in the development of products for the global marine sector. Speaking at the SmartOcean Forum at ...
NI Will Thrive In The Marine Sector - Foster
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland can become a leader in the development of products for the global marine sector. Speaking at the SmartOcean Forum at ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
M1 Re-Opens Following Accident
The M1 motorway has been re-opened following a serious crash earlier this morning. The incident caused major traffic disruption during the morning rush hour. Four vehicles were involved in the col...
M1 Re-Opens Following Accident
The M1 motorway has been re-opened following a serious crash earlier this morning. The incident caused major traffic disruption during the morning rush hour. Four vehicles were involved in the col...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
John Cole Dies, Aged 85
A BBC political editor from Belfast, John Cole, has died, aged 85. His family said: "While many people will remember John for his journalism and broadcasting, for us he was the most loving, funny and...
John Cole Dies, Aged 85
A BBC political editor from Belfast, John Cole, has died, aged 85. His family said: "While many people will remember John for his journalism and broadcasting, for us he was the most loving, funny and...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
Hendron 'Disappointed' In 'Security Curtain' At East Belfast Interface
Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has commented on the decision by the Department of Justice to install a wire netting structure at St Matthews Church in East Belfast to help deal with interfa...
Hendron 'Disappointed' In 'Security Curtain' At East Belfast Interface
Alliance Belfast Councillor Maire Hendron has commented on the decision by the Department of Justice to install a wire netting structure at St Matthews Church in East Belfast to help deal with interfa...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
Three People Released On Bail Following Cannabis Seizure
Three people arrested in following the seizure of cannabis in Maghera on Thursday have been released on bail. Cannabis plants worth approximately £125,000 were seized as well as two firearm and firew...
Three People Released On Bail Following Cannabis Seizure
Three people arrested in following the seizure of cannabis in Maghera on Thursday have been released on bail. Cannabis plants worth approximately £125,000 were seized as well as two firearm and firew...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Nicola Edgington Loses Bid To Appeal
A "dangerous" woman who assaulted two strangers with a knife in London has lost a bid to appeal against her conviction and sentence. Nicola Edgington, 33, of Greenwich, south-east London, killed Sall...
Nicola Edgington Loses Bid To Appeal
A "dangerous" woman who assaulted two strangers with a knife in London has lost a bid to appeal against her conviction and sentence. Nicola Edgington, 33, of Greenwich, south-east London, killed Sall...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Uncle Convicted Of Murdering His Three-Year-Old Nephew
An uncle who assaulted and killed his three-year-old nephew in his care has been found guilty of murder following a trial at the Old Bailey. Ben Igbinedion, 43, of Darent House, Brangbourne Road, Bro...
Uncle Convicted Of Murdering His Three-Year-Old Nephew
An uncle who assaulted and killed his three-year-old nephew in his care has been found guilty of murder following a trial at the Old Bailey. Ben Igbinedion, 43, of Darent House, Brangbourne Road, Bro...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Officer Injured While Chasing A Suspect
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after one of its officers was injured while trying to detain a man in Bristol earlier this morning. PC Chris Hardaway, aged 26, suffered serious h...
Officer Injured While Chasing A Suspect
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses after one of its officers was injured while trying to detain a man in Bristol earlier this morning. PC Chris Hardaway, aged 26, suffered serious h...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Patients And Staff Evacuated Following Acid Spill
Patients and staff have been evacuated from a hospital in North Yorkshire following an acid spill. Firefighters attended the scene in the endoscopy unit at approximately 8.40am on Friday morning. Th...
Patients And Staff Evacuated Following Acid Spill
Patients and staff have been evacuated from a hospital in North Yorkshire following an acid spill. Firefighters attended the scene in the endoscopy unit at approximately 8.40am on Friday morning. Th...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Thame's Water Additional Price Increase Is Turned Down
Ofwat has turned down Thames Water's application for an additional price increase for 2014-15. Within the three month timescale for assessing the application, Ofwat found that the evidence the compan...
Thame's Water Additional Price Increase Is Turned Down
Ofwat has turned down Thames Water's application for an additional price increase for 2014-15. Within the three month timescale for assessing the application, Ofwat found that the evidence the compan...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
4,000 Career Wins For AP McCoy
Northern Ireland jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy has recorded his 4,000th career win. The victory puts him almost 1,500 ahead of the next most successful jockey, Richard Johnson, who has ridden 2,567 winners...
4,000 Career Wins For AP McCoy
Northern Ireland jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy has recorded his 4,000th career win. The victory puts him almost 1,500 ahead of the next most successful jockey, Richard Johnson, who has ridden 2,567 winners...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
NAO Report Shows Unexplained Variations In NHS Maternity Performance
NHS maternity services provide good outcomes and positive experiences for most women, but there are significant and unexplained variations in performance around the country, according to today's repor...
NAO Report Shows Unexplained Variations In NHS Maternity Performance
NHS maternity services provide good outcomes and positive experiences for most women, but there are significant and unexplained variations in performance around the country, according to today's repor...
UK National News, Nov 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
New Chief Of Probation Announced The new Chief Inspector of Probation has been announced. Paul McDowell will take over from Liz Calderbank who has held the post on an interim basis since 201...
Other News In Brief
New Chief Of Probation Announced The new Chief Inspector of Probation has been announced. Paul McDowell will take over from Liz Calderbank who has held the post on an interim basis since 201...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
Jobs Fairs Return To Belfast And Newry
Newry's Canal Court Hotel and Belfast's Europa Hotel will play host to Jobs Fair and Advice Forums on 13 and 14 November 2013 respectively. The Newry event will take place in the Canal Court between ...
Jobs Fairs Return To Belfast And Newry
Newry's Canal Court Hotel and Belfast's Europa Hotel will play host to Jobs Fair and Advice Forums on 13 and 14 November 2013 respectively. The Newry event will take place in the Canal Court between ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
NIE Must Change Price Control Conditions - CC
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally determined that significant changes should be made to Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) price control conditions. It has done so in a way which is d...
NIE Must Change Price Control Conditions - CC
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally determined that significant changes should be made to Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) price control conditions. It has done so in a way which is d...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
7,000 Apply For 100 PSNI Jobs
More than 7,000 people have applied for 100 jobs with the PSNI. The recruitment drive is the first for the force in three years. On Thursday, the PSNI released the recruitment figures, and Deputy ...
7,000 Apply For 100 PSNI Jobs
More than 7,000 people have applied for 100 jobs with the PSNI. The recruitment drive is the first for the force in three years. On Thursday, the PSNI released the recruitment figures, and Deputy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Minister Defends Cap Budget Allocation Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced that discussions on the allocation of UK CAP budget across the regions have reached a successful conc...
Other News In Brief
Minister Defends Cap Budget Allocation Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill has announced that discussions on the allocation of UK CAP budget across the regions have reached a successful conc...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Pensioner Attacked In Coventry Dies
An elderly man who was assaulted in Coventry in August has died in hospital. Mr Joginder Singh, 80, from Canley, was admitted to hospital in August following an assault which took place in Trinity St...
Pensioner Attacked In Coventry Dies
An elderly man who was assaulted in Coventry in August has died in hospital. Mr Joginder Singh, 80, from Canley, was admitted to hospital in August following an assault which took place in Trinity St...
Recruitment News, Nov 7, 2013
SIPTU Dublin Bus Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
SIPTU Dublin Bus drivers have voted by 72% to 28% against taking strike action in opposition to the implementation of a cost-savings plan. Counting of the ballots by the drivers was completed in Liber...
SIPTU Dublin Bus Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
SIPTU Dublin Bus drivers have voted by 72% to 28% against taking strike action in opposition to the implementation of a cost-savings plan. Counting of the ballots by the drivers was completed in Liber...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
CCTV Images Released Of Missing GP
Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images of Elizabeth Kinston, a woman who has been missing for five days. The 37-year-old GP was last spotted carrying her coat and putting on a hat in Quee...
CCTV Images Released Of Missing GP
Nottinghamshire Police have released CCTV images of Elizabeth Kinston, a woman who has been missing for five days. The 37-year-old GP was last spotted carrying her coat and putting on a hat in Quee...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2013
Shot Fired During Arrest
A police officer has fired a shot during the arrest of four men in south Belfast. The incident began when police stopped a vehicle in the Donegall Road area last night. It has been reported that the...
Shot Fired During Arrest
A police officer has fired a shot during the arrest of four men in south Belfast. The incident began when police stopped a vehicle in the Donegall Road area last night. It has been reported that the...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Man Charged With Manslaughter After Two Teen Girls Die In Gosport
A man has been charged with manslaughter after two teenage girls were killed after being struck by a car in Hampshire. Jasmine Allsop, 14, and Olivia Lewry, 16, were hit by a Honda Civic in the early...
Man Charged With Manslaughter After Two Teen Girls Die In Gosport
A man has been charged with manslaughter after two teenage girls were killed after being struck by a car in Hampshire. Jasmine Allsop, 14, and Olivia Lewry, 16, were hit by a Honda Civic in the early...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2013
Minister In London Over DVLA Swansea Move
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan and DOE officials met Transport Minister Robert Goodwill in London yesterday to discuss the proposed DVLA centralisation of DVA jobs to Swansea. It is thought over ...
Minister In London Over DVLA Swansea Move
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan and DOE officials met Transport Minister Robert Goodwill in London yesterday to discuss the proposed DVLA centralisation of DVA jobs to Swansea. It is thought over ...
Business News, Nov 7, 2013
North Belfast School To Take Part In 'Business Class NI'
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has awarded £8,000 to Mercy College to allow the school to participate in the 'Business Class NI' programme. Following a visit to Mercy College Minister...
North Belfast School To Take Part In 'Business Class NI'
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has awarded £8,000 to Mercy College to allow the school to participate in the 'Business Class NI' programme. Following a visit to Mercy College Minister...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Ofgem And FCA Clear Firms Of Gas Manipulation
Ofgem and the Financial Conduct Authority have concluded that no evidence can be found of manipulation of the gas market in Great Britain on 28 September 2012. Ofgem and the FCA are taking the unusu...
Ofgem And FCA Clear Firms Of Gas Manipulation
Ofgem and the Financial Conduct Authority have concluded that no evidence can be found of manipulation of the gas market in Great Britain on 28 September 2012. Ofgem and the FCA are taking the unusu...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 7, 2013
Bus Drivers To Train In Cycling Safety Scheme
Bus drivers and cyclists are set to benefit from a new safety campaign to promote better understanding between the two groups while on the road. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy launched t...
Bus Drivers To Train In Cycling Safety Scheme
Bus drivers and cyclists are set to benefit from a new safety campaign to promote better understanding between the two groups while on the road. Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy launched t...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Average UK Household Throws Away Six Meals Every Week
The average UK household throws away the equivalent of six meals every week, costing us as a nation £12.5 billion a year, or almost £60 a month to the average family, despite a significant drive to re...
Average UK Household Throws Away Six Meals Every Week
The average UK household throws away the equivalent of six meals every week, costing us as a nation £12.5 billion a year, or almost £60 a month to the average family, despite a significant drive to re...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Govt Sets Out Proposals To Reshape Workplace Pension
The government is setting out a range of proposals to reshape workplace pensions for future generations. These are designed to create more certainty for individuals, share investment risks more equal...
Govt Sets Out Proposals To Reshape Workplace Pension
The government is setting out a range of proposals to reshape workplace pensions for future generations. These are designed to create more certainty for individuals, share investment risks more equal...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Bank Of England Maintains Bank Rate At 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%. The Committee also voted to maintain the stock of asset purcha...
Bank Of England Maintains Bank Rate At 0.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%. The Committee also voted to maintain the stock of asset purcha...
UK National News, Nov 7, 2013
Other News In Brief
Govt To Send £18.4m In Aid For Refugees The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the UK government is to send £18.4m in aid over two years to the United Nations High Commission on Refugee...
Other News In Brief
Govt To Send £18.4m In Aid For Refugees The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the UK government is to send £18.4m in aid over two years to the United Nations High Commission on Refugee...
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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.
