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Northern Ireland News for October 2009 : Page 12
Business News, Oct 12, 2009
Down Gets Massive Roads Investment
A total of £6.3million is being spent on roads infrastructure in the Down District Council area this year. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed Roads Service's progress on thei...
Down Gets Massive Roads Investment
A total of £6.3million is being spent on roads infrastructure in the Down District Council area this year. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed Roads Service's progress on thei...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Millions 'Wasted' On Failed Maze Project
The now abandoned Maze stadium project cost the taxpayer over £3.5m in consultancy fees. The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) paid out that sum to planning consultants for the project o...
Millions 'Wasted' On Failed Maze Project
The now abandoned Maze stadium project cost the taxpayer over £3.5m in consultancy fees. The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) paid out that sum to planning consultants for the project o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Clinton Flies In To Stormont Debate
The ongoing focus on devolving policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly moved up a gear today as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold talks with Northern Ireland's political leaders ...
Clinton Flies In To Stormont Debate
The ongoing focus on devolving policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly moved up a gear today as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold talks with Northern Ireland's political leaders ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Immigration Leak Policing Slammed
The arrest and detention of an MP and his civil service 'mole' who revealed details of immigration scandals was a lawful move - but question mark remains over manner of what has been widely described...
Immigration Leak Policing Slammed
The arrest and detention of an MP and his civil service 'mole' who revealed details of immigration scandals was a lawful move - but question mark remains over manner of what has been widely described...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
INLA Calls Halt To Killing
A republican terror group that killed 113 people during the Troubles, including a total of 46 security force personnel is to end its 'armed struggle'. The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) splint...
INLA Calls Halt To Killing
A republican terror group that killed 113 people during the Troubles, including a total of 46 security force personnel is to end its 'armed struggle'. The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) splint...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Brighton Bombing Recalled
Those who died in a horror bomb attack that targeted Margaret Thatcher are to be recalled today as a service is held to mark the 25th anniversary of the IRA bomb attack on Brighton's Grand Hotel. The...
Brighton Bombing Recalled
Those who died in a horror bomb attack that targeted Margaret Thatcher are to be recalled today as a service is held to mark the 25th anniversary of the IRA bomb attack on Brighton's Grand Hotel. The...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Ryanair Slams BBC 'Hatchet Job'
Michael O'Leary has branded a BBC documentary featuring practices at Ryanair a "hatchet job". The BBC Panorama show, which is due to be aired tonight on BBC One, is believed to have investigated why ...
Ryanair Slams BBC 'Hatchet Job'
Michael O'Leary has branded a BBC documentary featuring practices at Ryanair a "hatchet job". The BBC Panorama show, which is due to be aired tonight on BBC One, is believed to have investigated why ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Clinton Flies In To Stormont Debate
The ongoing focus on devolving policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly moved up a gear today as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold talks with Northern Ireland's political leaders ...
Clinton Flies In To Stormont Debate
The ongoing focus on devolving policing and justice powers to the Stormont Assembly moved up a gear today as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hold talks with Northern Ireland's political leaders ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
US Jobs Boost For Belfast
A talented workforce and a very low rate of staff losses has convinced a US software company to create 60 jobs in a new research and development centre in Belfast. The £4.4m investment is being made ...
US Jobs Boost For Belfast
A talented workforce and a very low rate of staff losses has convinced a US software company to create 60 jobs in a new research and development centre in Belfast. The £4.4m investment is being made ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
House Blaze Deaths 'Suspicious'
The recovery of two bodies from a house fire at the weekend is being probed by police. They said on Saturday that they are treating as "suspicious" the deaths of a man and a woman in a burning house....
House Blaze Deaths 'Suspicious'
The recovery of two bodies from a house fire at the weekend is being probed by police. They said on Saturday that they are treating as "suspicious" the deaths of a man and a woman in a burning house....
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Remortgaging Continues To Decline
The mortgage market is on two speed settings, as house purchase lending continues to recover but remortgaging continues to decline, according to the latest data released by the Council of Mortgage Len...
Remortgaging Continues To Decline
The mortgage market is on two speed settings, as house purchase lending continues to recover but remortgaging continues to decline, according to the latest data released by the Council of Mortgage Len...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Gately's Death 'Not Linked To Drugs'
A British newspaper has reported that the Boyzone singer recently found dead at the age of 33 died after choking on his own vomit after a drinking binge. The boy band star, who famously shocked the ...
Gately's Death 'Not Linked To Drugs'
A British newspaper has reported that the Boyzone singer recently found dead at the age of 33 died after choking on his own vomit after a drinking binge. The boy band star, who famously shocked the ...
Business News, Oct 12, 2009
Technology 'Key To Future', Says Wilson
Increasing the use of sophisticated telecommunications is vital in making more efficient use of time and resources, the NI Minister for Finance and Personnel Sammy Wilson has said. Speaking during a...
Technology 'Key To Future', Says Wilson
Increasing the use of sophisticated telecommunications is vital in making more efficient use of time and resources, the NI Minister for Finance and Personnel Sammy Wilson has said. Speaking during a...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Technology 'Key To Future', Says Wilson
Increasing the use of sophisticated telecommunications is vital in making more efficient use of time and resources, the NI Minister for Finance and Personnel Sammy Wilson has said. Speaking during a...
Technology 'Key To Future', Says Wilson
Increasing the use of sophisticated telecommunications is vital in making more efficient use of time and resources, the NI Minister for Finance and Personnel Sammy Wilson has said. Speaking during a...
Recruitment News, Oct 12, 2009
Matchlight To Create Jobs In Glasgow
New Glasgow-based television production company Matchlight has been awarded £40,000 by Scottish Enterprise under the Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) scheme. The award has already helped Matchligh...
Matchlight To Create Jobs In Glasgow
New Glasgow-based television production company Matchlight has been awarded £40,000 by Scottish Enterprise under the Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) scheme. The award has already helped Matchligh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
NI Mortgage Scheme 'Delay' Slammed
There has been a call to speed up a proposed mortgage 'relief' scheme for those in danger of repossession. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Fra McCann MLA has called on the Stormont Social Development ...
NI Mortgage Scheme 'Delay' Slammed
There has been a call to speed up a proposed mortgage 'relief' scheme for those in danger of repossession. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Fra McCann MLA has called on the Stormont Social Development ...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Sky Customers To Download Hits
Sky is launching a new digital music service and is offering packages to customers with over four million tracks to download. Sky Songs launches on October 19 and will be available to anyone in the U...
Sky Customers To Download Hits
Sky is launching a new digital music service and is offering packages to customers with over four million tracks to download. Sky Songs launches on October 19 and will be available to anyone in the U...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
RUC Veterans' Retraining Praised
The services provided by the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust (PRRT) have helped thousands of officers adjust to life after their careers in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the PSNI have c...
RUC Veterans' Retraining Praised
The services provided by the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust (PRRT) have helped thousands of officers adjust to life after their careers in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the PSNI have c...
UK National News, Oct 12, 2009
Other News In Brief
Welsh Fire Tragedy An elderly man has died in a fire in a two-storey mid-terrace home. Fire crews were called to Lloyd Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, at nearly 1am on Monday where the fire is sai...
Other News In Brief
Welsh Fire Tragedy An elderly man has died in a fire in a two-storey mid-terrace home. Fire crews were called to Lloyd Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, at nearly 1am on Monday where the fire is sai...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Dundonald Construction Scheme Creates Jobs
Around 150 construction jobs are to be created at a £180m east Belfast housing development. Developer Lagan Homes said it plans to build 1,000 new properties on a 96 acre site in Dundonald. It i...
Dundonald Construction Scheme Creates Jobs
Around 150 construction jobs are to be created at a £180m east Belfast housing development. Developer Lagan Homes said it plans to build 1,000 new properties on a 96 acre site in Dundonald. It i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
QFT Recycles The Man Of Mystery
One of cinema's most memorable secret agents is being brought back to the big screen by Belfast City Council and Queen's University for a one-off recycling event for students. The special screening o...
QFT Recycles The Man Of Mystery
One of cinema's most memorable secret agents is being brought back to the big screen by Belfast City Council and Queen's University for a one-off recycling event for students. The special screening o...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Down Gets Massive Roads Investment
A total of £6.3million is being spent on roads infrastructure in the Down District Council area this year. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has welcomed Roads Service's progr...
Down Gets Massive Roads Investment
A total of £6.3million is being spent on roads infrastructure in the Down District Council area this year. NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy (pictured) has welcomed Roads Service's progr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 12, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Ballymena Shooting A shot was fired through the window of a house at Orkney Drive in Ballymena's Ballykeel 2 estate. It happened at about 1.50am this morning. No one was injured. A number of shots we...
Other NI News In Brief
Ballymena Shooting A shot was fired through the window of a house at Orkney Drive in Ballymena's Ballykeel 2 estate. It happened at about 1.50am this morning. No one was injured. A number of shots we...
Recruitment News, Oct 9, 2009
Building Jobs Flow From Dundonald Scheme
Around 150 construction jobs are to be created at a £180m east Belfast housing development. Developer Lagan Homes said it plans to build 1,000 new properties on a 96 acre site in Dundonald. It i...
Building Jobs Flow From Dundonald Scheme
Around 150 construction jobs are to be created at a £180m east Belfast housing development. Developer Lagan Homes said it plans to build 1,000 new properties on a 96 acre site in Dundonald. It i...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Fury Over IRA Funeral 'Display'
Masked gunmen involved in a 'show of strength' at republican John Brady's funeral should be hauled before the courts, a victims' campaigner has said. Four men dressed in military garb and balaclav...
Fury Over IRA Funeral 'Display'
Masked gunmen involved in a 'show of strength' at republican John Brady's funeral should be hauled before the courts, a victims' campaigner has said. Four men dressed in military garb and balaclav...
Business News, Oct 9, 2009
Motorway Services Deal Hailed A Major Boost
News of the building of motorway service areas is being hailed as a fillip for the Irish construction sector, which has been hit hard by the recession. The National Roads Authority (NRA) yesterday si...
Motorway Services Deal Hailed A Major Boost
News of the building of motorway service areas is being hailed as a fillip for the Irish construction sector, which has been hit hard by the recession. The National Roads Authority (NRA) yesterday si...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 9, 2009
Weekend 'Reflection' On NI Policing Deal
Northern Ireland's main political parties will assess the potential financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers this weekend. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said "massive ...
Weekend 'Reflection' On NI Policing Deal
Northern Ireland's main political parties will assess the potential financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers this weekend. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said "massive ...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
221st Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
As the Queen remembered veterans of the Iraq conflict today in London, news came through of a further tragedy on the current 'frontline. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that a soldier, wh...
221st Soldier Dies In Afghanistan
As the Queen remembered veterans of the Iraq conflict today in London, news came through of a further tragedy on the current 'frontline. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that a soldier, wh...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Policing Deal Looming For Northern Ireland
Following the latest round of 'shuttle-diplomacy', Northern Ireland's main political parties will this weekend assess potential financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers to the St...
Policing Deal Looming For Northern Ireland
Following the latest round of 'shuttle-diplomacy', Northern Ireland's main political parties will this weekend assess potential financial arrangement for devolved policing and justice powers to the St...
UK National News, Oct 9, 2009
Dannatt Defends Tory Proposal
The former head of the Army has defended his decision to potentially become a Conservative peer. General Sir Richard Dannatt stood down from his high profile military role just weeks ago. He came u...
Dannatt Defends Tory Proposal
The former head of the Army has defended his decision to potentially become a Conservative peer. General Sir Richard Dannatt stood down from his high profile military role just weeks ago. He came u...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
