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Northern Ireland News for November 2008 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Developer May Yet Play Trump Card
A year on from earlier 'threats' to move his £1 billion dream to build 'the world’s finest golf course' to Northern Ireland, it emerged yesterday that millionaire developer Donald Trump may yet dump h...
Developer May Yet Play Trump Card
A year on from earlier 'threats' to move his £1 billion dream to build 'the world’s finest golf course' to Northern Ireland, it emerged yesterday that millionaire developer Donald Trump may yet dump h...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
Boy And Grandmother Killed At Rail Crossing
A seven-year-old autistic boy and his grandmother have died after they were hit by a train at a railway crossing, prompting calls for urgent improvements to the area. Jean Hoggart, 56, and Mikey Daws...
Boy And Grandmother Killed At Rail Crossing
A seven-year-old autistic boy and his grandmother have died after they were hit by a train at a railway crossing, prompting calls for urgent improvements to the area. Jean Hoggart, 56, and Mikey Daws...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
Police Appeal After Sexual Assault
Officers at Merseyside Police are continuing to appeal for information, following the serious sexual assault of a 24-year-old woman in Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, last Thursday. Police has releas...
Police Appeal After Sexual Assault
Officers at Merseyside Police are continuing to appeal for information, following the serious sexual assault of a 24-year-old woman in Duke Street Cemetery, Southport, last Thursday. Police has releas...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
Hospitals Failing To Meet Hygiene Standards
Nine out of 10 acute health trusts have failed to meet hygiene standards to reduce hospital infections, according to spot checks carried out by the NHS watchdog. The Healthcare Commission tested 51 ...
Hospitals Failing To Meet Hygiene Standards
Nine out of 10 acute health trusts have failed to meet hygiene standards to reduce hospital infections, according to spot checks carried out by the NHS watchdog. The Healthcare Commission tested 51 ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Shoukri Death, 'Not Suspicious'
A former leading UDA figure has died suddenly. Thirty-four-year-old Ihab Shoukri died in Newtownabbey on Saturday night after what it is believed to have been a drug overdose. Police have confirmed...
Shoukri Death, 'Not Suspicious'
A former leading UDA figure has died suddenly. Thirty-four-year-old Ihab Shoukri died in Newtownabbey on Saturday night after what it is believed to have been a drug overdose. Police have confirmed...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Jobs Shock As Calsast Factory Closes
Local jobs have now been directly affected by the global downturn with news that a Co Londonderry engineering plant - manufacturing cylinder heads for the Ford Explorer - is to close down. Workers at...
Jobs Shock As Calsast Factory Closes
Local jobs have now been directly affected by the global downturn with news that a Co Londonderry engineering plant - manufacturing cylinder heads for the Ford Explorer - is to close down. Workers at...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
Jackson Dodges London Court Appearance
Michael Jackson was preparing to board a plane to London, for a scheduled court appearance, when he was told a legal settlement with a Bahraini prince had been reached 'in principle' it has been revea...
Jackson Dodges London Court Appearance
Michael Jackson was preparing to board a plane to London, for a scheduled court appearance, when he was told a legal settlement with a Bahraini prince had been reached 'in principle' it has been revea...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
More Choice To Help Lone Parents Find The Right Job
Thousands of lone parents will be given extra support to help them prepare for work under new benefit rules, which come into force today. Lone parents of children aged 12 plus will no longer be able ...
More Choice To Help Lone Parents Find The Right Job
Thousands of lone parents will be given extra support to help them prepare for work under new benefit rules, which come into force today. Lone parents of children aged 12 plus will no longer be able ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Cost Of Power Under Review
NI Utility Regulator Iain Osborne has today highlighted the downward trend in underlying fuel costs as he launched a review of tariffs. With a financial fillip expected to flow from a reduction in Va...
Cost Of Power Under Review
NI Utility Regulator Iain Osborne has today highlighted the downward trend in underlying fuel costs as he launched a review of tariffs. With a financial fillip expected to flow from a reduction in Va...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Windsurfer Saved There was high drama at the weekend as a man was rescued off the north Antrim coast. Just after 2pm on Sunday, Belfast Coastguard were alerted by a member of the public who saw the s...
Other NI News In Brief
Windsurfer Saved There was high drama at the weekend as a man was rescued off the north Antrim coast. Just after 2pm on Sunday, Belfast Coastguard were alerted by a member of the public who saw the s...
UK National News, Nov 24, 2008
Other News In Brief
Two Guilty Of Hells Angel Murder Two men have been found guilty of the murder of a Hells Angel as he road home from a Warwickshire biker festival. Gerry Tobin, 35, of south-east London was shot on th...
Other News In Brief
Two Guilty Of Hells Angel Murder Two men have been found guilty of the murder of a Hells Angel as he road home from a Warwickshire biker festival. Gerry Tobin, 35, of south-east London was shot on th...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Sir Reg Announces New Step In Vocational Training
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has said a new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) will be implemented in Northern Ireland. The QCF is a credit and unit-based system that will allow learners...
Sir Reg Announces New Step In Vocational Training
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey has said a new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) will be implemented in Northern Ireland. The QCF is a credit and unit-based system that will allow learners...
Business News, Nov 24, 2008
Business Entries Sought
Local businesses have less than a week left to win their share of a business prize fund worth over £100,000 through the Invest Northern Ireland Innovation & Export Awards 2009. The business-focused ...
Business Entries Sought
Local businesses have less than a week left to win their share of a business prize fund worth over £100,000 through the Invest Northern Ireland Innovation & Export Awards 2009. The business-focused ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 24, 2008
Minister Pledges 5,000 New Homes In Three Years
Northern Ireland Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her commitment to building more than 5,000 new homes over the next three years. The Minister, speaking at the annual conference of t...
Minister Pledges 5,000 New Homes In Three Years
Northern Ireland Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie has reaffirmed her commitment to building more than 5,000 new homes over the next three years. The Minister, speaking at the annual conference of t...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Ross To Keep BBC Contract
Jonathan Ross is set to keep his job at the BBC after the corporation's governing body agreed the "right action" had been taken against him, despite the Andrew Sachs obscene phone call scandal. The B...
Ross To Keep BBC Contract
Jonathan Ross is set to keep his job at the BBC after the corporation's governing body agreed the "right action" had been taken against him, despite the Andrew Sachs obscene phone call scandal. The B...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Home Repossessions On The Rise, CML Reveal
The number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders has risen by 12% to 11,300 in the last three months, new figures have shown. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) also said 1.44% of mortgages wer...
Home Repossessions On The Rise, CML Reveal
The number of homes repossessed by mortgage lenders has risen by 12% to 11,300 in the last three months, new figures have shown. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) also said 1.44% of mortgages wer...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
Executive Decisions Revealed
This week's meeting of the Stormont Executive has again halted the imposition of water charges. There will still be no water charges next year, saving the average household around £160. The Executiv...
Executive Decisions Revealed
This week's meeting of the Stormont Executive has again halted the imposition of water charges. There will still be no water charges next year, saving the average household around £160. The Executiv...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Police Investigate Blaze Near BNP Member
West Yorkshire Police are carrying out an investigation after a suspicious fire was reported close to the house of a British National Party (BNP) member. Police said firefighters and officers were ca...
Police Investigate Blaze Near BNP Member
West Yorkshire Police are carrying out an investigation after a suspicious fire was reported close to the house of a British National Party (BNP) member. Police said firefighters and officers were ca...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Honda Halt Production for Two Months
Car manufacturer Honda has announced it will halt production at its Swindon plant for two months, next year, due to the "dramatic change" in the global market. The Japanese car giant also said the pl...
Honda Halt Production for Two Months
Car manufacturer Honda has announced it will halt production at its Swindon plant for two months, next year, due to the "dramatic change" in the global market. The Japanese car giant also said the pl...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
Funding Crisis As Policing Board Rejects Cuts
A head-on disagreement is looming as the Northern Ireland Policing Board confirmed they are to seek an urgent meeting with the NIO over funding shortfalls. After a special session with the PSNI Chief...
Funding Crisis As Policing Board Rejects Cuts
A head-on disagreement is looming as the Northern Ireland Policing Board confirmed they are to seek an urgent meeting with the NIO over funding shortfalls. After a special session with the PSNI Chief...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Darling To Force Small Business Lending
Banks could be forced to lend to ailing enterprises, struggling from the effects of the economic downturn, according to reports. Chancellor Alistair Darling is said to be considering robust new legisl...
Darling To Force Small Business Lending
Banks could be forced to lend to ailing enterprises, struggling from the effects of the economic downturn, according to reports. Chancellor Alistair Darling is said to be considering robust new legisl...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Madonna And Ritchie Granted Divorce
Pop star Madonna and her film director husband, Guy Ritchie have been granted a divorce at the High Court in London, today. The couple's decree nisi was granted at 10am on Friday, less than a month a...
Madonna And Ritchie Granted Divorce
Pop star Madonna and her film director husband, Guy Ritchie have been granted a divorce at the High Court in London, today. The couple's decree nisi was granted at 10am on Friday, less than a month a...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
More Councils To Offer Homes And Jobs Advice
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright. The Minster revealed the winne...
More Councils To Offer Homes And Jobs Advice
Sixty councils will benefit from increased funding to boost their housing and employment advice options for local residents, announced Communities Minister Iain Wright. The Minster revealed the winne...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
60 Years Of 11+ Exam Ends Today?
Thousands of primary seven pupils across the Province have this morning sat what could be the last ever 11-plus examination. More than 15,000 children completed the final part of this year's selectio...
60 Years Of 11+ Exam Ends Today?
Thousands of primary seven pupils across the Province have this morning sat what could be the last ever 11-plus examination. More than 15,000 children completed the final part of this year's selectio...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
Wilson Welcomes PPS14 Replacement
A new planning policy - developed to replace the controversial PPS14, introduced by direct rule minister Lord Rooker two years ago - has been welcomed by the incumbent Environment Minister. Sammy ...
Wilson Welcomes PPS14 Replacement
A new planning policy - developed to replace the controversial PPS14, introduced by direct rule minister Lord Rooker two years ago - has been welcomed by the incumbent Environment Minister. Sammy ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
Other NI News In Brief
Taxi Attacked The police have appealed for information after a crossbow bolt was fired at a taxi in north Belfast. Although the driver of the vehicle escaped injury in the attack, which happened at ...
Other NI News In Brief
Taxi Attacked The police have appealed for information after a crossbow bolt was fired at a taxi in north Belfast. Although the driver of the vehicle escaped injury in the attack, which happened at ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Schoolboys Jailed For 'Callous' Murder
Two schoolboys have been jailed for life for the murder of a man outside a social club in Bolton. Andrew Smith, 16, and Jason Bolton, 18, both from Deane, attacked Asaf Mahmood Ahmed, 28, as he sat o...
Schoolboys Jailed For 'Callous' Murder
Two schoolboys have been jailed for life for the murder of a man outside a social club in Bolton. Andrew Smith, 16, and Jason Bolton, 18, both from Deane, attacked Asaf Mahmood Ahmed, 28, as he sat o...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Grim Figures In Building Index
The total value of new construction projects in the UK has fallen by 21% over the last year with residential projects down by more than 30%. According to the November edition of the Glenigan Index, ...
Grim Figures In Building Index
The total value of new construction projects in the UK has fallen by 21% over the last year with residential projects down by more than 30%. According to the November edition of the Glenigan Index, ...
UK National News, Nov 21, 2008
Other News In Brief
Men Deny French Student Deaths Two men accused of murdering two French students have denied the charges. Nigel Edwards Farmer, 33, of no fixed address, and Danno Sonnex, 23, from Peckham, south Londo...
Other News In Brief
Men Deny French Student Deaths Two men accused of murdering two French students have denied the charges. Nigel Edwards Farmer, 33, of no fixed address, and Danno Sonnex, 23, from Peckham, south Londo...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 21, 2008
Foyle Film Fest Gets Underway
The 21st Foyle Film Festival gets underway at the weekend, kicking off at the Maiden City's Omniplex with the Northern Ireland premiere of 'Brideshead Revisited'. Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic...
Foyle Film Fest Gets Underway
The 21st Foyle Film Festival gets underway at the weekend, kicking off at the Maiden City's Omniplex with the Northern Ireland premiere of 'Brideshead Revisited'. Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
