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Northern Ireland News for September 2009 : Page 8
Business News, Sep 18, 2009
BSE Skills Important To Economy: Empey
Essential Skills initiative students in the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector have been lauded by the Employment Minister. Hosting a reception at Stormont, Sir Reg Empey brought together som...
BSE Skills Important To Economy: Empey
Essential Skills initiative students in the Building Services Engineering (BSE) sector have been lauded by the Employment Minister. Hosting a reception at Stormont, Sir Reg Empey brought together som...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 18, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Busy 'Royal' Day For the third time in a single day, the Lord-Lieutenant of Co Antrim, has been fulfilling a regal role. Prince Andrew's fourth engagement in NI yesterday saw His Royal Highness again...
Other NI News In Brief
Busy 'Royal' Day For the third time in a single day, the Lord-Lieutenant of Co Antrim, has been fulfilling a regal role. Prince Andrew's fourth engagement in NI yesterday saw His Royal Highness again...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
Duke Visits 'Spuds' Company
The Duke of York arrived in Northern Ireland earlier today - and was this afternoon finding all about local spuds. Prince Andrew visited Mash Direct at its farm just outside Comber, a company that wa...
Duke Visits 'Spuds' Company
The Duke of York arrived in Northern Ireland earlier today - and was this afternoon finding all about local spuds. Prince Andrew visited Mash Direct at its farm just outside Comber, a company that wa...
Recruitment News, Sep 17, 2009
Jobs Lost At Concrete Firm
A Co Westmeath that produces concrete has announced plans to close with the loss of 18 jobs. John Gannon and Sons in Kilbeggan has gone into voluntary liquidation after 30 years in operation. Staf...
Jobs Lost At Concrete Firm
A Co Westmeath that produces concrete has announced plans to close with the loss of 18 jobs. John Gannon and Sons in Kilbeggan has gone into voluntary liquidation after 30 years in operation. Staf...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Met Police Cuts Mooted
A senior Metropolitan Police boss has conceded jobs could be cut and stations shuts in an attempt to save £48m next year. Deputy Commissioner Tim Godwin said budgetary cutbacks could see civilian de...
Met Police Cuts Mooted
A senior Metropolitan Police boss has conceded jobs could be cut and stations shuts in an attempt to save £48m next year. Deputy Commissioner Tim Godwin said budgetary cutbacks could see civilian de...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Attorney General Sacks 'Illegal' Employee
A top Government legal adviser, Baroness Scotland has sacked her housekeep, who was allegedly working in the UK illegally. Lady Scotland is the Attorney General For England Wales and Northern Irelan...
Attorney General Sacks 'Illegal' Employee
A top Government legal adviser, Baroness Scotland has sacked her housekeep, who was allegedly working in the UK illegally. Lady Scotland is the Attorney General For England Wales and Northern Irelan...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
Still No Justice Agreement
Northern Ireland's two top ministers have failed to agree a financial package with Downing Street for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness ...
Still No Justice Agreement
Northern Ireland's two top ministers have failed to agree a financial package with Downing Street for the devolution of policing and justice powers to Stormont. Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Boyce To Chair Army Compensation Review
Lord Boyce will head-up an independent review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the Ministry of Defence has said. The former chief of defence staff's appointment follows MoD minister Bob Ain...
Boyce To Chair Army Compensation Review
Lord Boyce will head-up an independent review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the Ministry of Defence has said. The former chief of defence staff's appointment follows MoD minister Bob Ain...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
Two Hospitals To Lose A&E
Both Whiteabbey and the Mid-Ulster hospital in Magherafelt look likely to lose their Accident & Emergency facilities. According to BBC Radio Ulster today, it is understood the hospitals will have acu...
Two Hospitals To Lose A&E
Both Whiteabbey and the Mid-Ulster hospital in Magherafelt look likely to lose their Accident & Emergency facilities. According to BBC Radio Ulster today, it is understood the hospitals will have acu...
Recruitment News, Sep 17, 2009
Capital Funding Acceleration
Thousands of jobs can be secured if the Scottish Government is able to bring forward capital funding into the 2010-11 financial year, First Minister Alex Salmond told senior UK Ministers yesterday. T...
Capital Funding Acceleration
Thousands of jobs can be secured if the Scottish Government is able to bring forward capital funding into the 2010-11 financial year, First Minister Alex Salmond told senior UK Ministers yesterday. T...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
'Daylight' Kidnappers Sought
The police have appealed for help in tracing a man who has been missing for more than six weeks after he was kidnapped in broad daylight. Paul Brady, 44, from Rochdale, was snatched by a large group ...
'Daylight' Kidnappers Sought
The police have appealed for help in tracing a man who has been missing for more than six weeks after he was kidnapped in broad daylight. Paul Brady, 44, from Rochdale, was snatched by a large group ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Booze Blamed For Unsafe Sex
Alcohol can and does influence sexual decision making, according to new research published today by sexual health charity the Family Planning Association (fpa). The charity said alcohol is commonly ...
Booze Blamed For Unsafe Sex
Alcohol can and does influence sexual decision making, according to new research published today by sexual health charity the Family Planning Association (fpa). The charity said alcohol is commonly ...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Cervical Cancer Jab 'Lower Among Ethnic Groups'
Strong cultural beliefs and low levels of awareness may curb the uptake of the cervical cancer (HPV) vaccine among certain ethnic groups in the UK, reveals research published ahead of print in the Jou...
Cervical Cancer Jab 'Lower Among Ethnic Groups'
Strong cultural beliefs and low levels of awareness may curb the uptake of the cervical cancer (HPV) vaccine among certain ethnic groups in the UK, reveals research published ahead of print in the Jou...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Largest Wind Turbines 'Made In Britain'
The world's biggest wind turbine blades will be made in Britain, according to Energy and Climate Secretary Ed Miliband. Announcing grants for three offshore wind energy companies Mr Miliband told the...
Largest Wind Turbines 'Made In Britain'
The world's biggest wind turbine blades will be made in Britain, according to Energy and Climate Secretary Ed Miliband. Announcing grants for three offshore wind energy companies Mr Miliband told the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
NI Community Relations Policy In Disarray
The DUP has said a Sinn Féin paper on community relations is "not a basis for building trust or confidence". Just days after the former NI top cop, Sir Hugh Orde (pictured) expressed his disappointme...
NI Community Relations Policy In Disarray
The DUP has said a Sinn Féin paper on community relations is "not a basis for building trust or confidence". Just days after the former NI top cop, Sir Hugh Orde (pictured) expressed his disappointme...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
'Shoot to Kill' Reports Demanded
As a Belfast coroner yesterday gave the PSNI Chief Constable just weeks to hand over top secret reports on an alleged RUC 'shoot-to-kill' policy during the Troubles, a politician has urged immediate c...
'Shoot to Kill' Reports Demanded
As a Belfast coroner yesterday gave the PSNI Chief Constable just weeks to hand over top secret reports on an alleged RUC 'shoot-to-kill' policy during the Troubles, a politician has urged immediate c...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
BMA Calls For More NI Doctors
As GPs pledged yesterday to play their part in an efficient swine flu vaccination programme this autumn, a leading medic has launched an appeal over a shortage of qualified doctors. Dr David Farren, ...
BMA Calls For More NI Doctors
As GPs pledged yesterday to play their part in an efficient swine flu vaccination programme this autumn, a leading medic has launched an appeal over a shortage of qualified doctors. Dr David Farren, ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
Dole Queue To Grow Even Further
As NI is being warned to be prepared for yet more job losses, local politicians have been hitting out over this week's news on the lengthening dole queue. NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster (pictured)...
Dole Queue To Grow Even Further
As NI is being warned to be prepared for yet more job losses, local politicians have been hitting out over this week's news on the lengthening dole queue. NI Economy Minister Arlene Foster (pictured)...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
'Inadequate' Links To NI Airport, Says MLA
A south Antrim Assembly man has claimed Northern Ireland's "invaluable" international airport is marred by poor transport links. Ulster Unionist Danny Kinahan (pictured here with UU party leader, Si...
'Inadequate' Links To NI Airport, Says MLA
A south Antrim Assembly man has claimed Northern Ireland's "invaluable" international airport is marred by poor transport links. Ulster Unionist Danny Kinahan (pictured here with UU party leader, Si...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
'Next Big Thing' Business Awards Loom
The countdown to a £25,000 commerce and business accolade and the announcement of the innovative 'next big thing' is underway today. In a collaboration between academia and business next week's NI Sc...
'Next Big Thing' Business Awards Loom
The countdown to a £25,000 commerce and business accolade and the announcement of the innovative 'next big thing' is underway today. In a collaboration between academia and business next week's NI Sc...
UK National News, Sep 17, 2009
Other News In Brief
War Corr Dies A TV journalist best known as a BBC war correspondent has died from cancer at the age of 69. Brian Barron covered wars across five decades, from Aden in 1967 to Iraq in 2003, and served...
Other News In Brief
War Corr Dies A TV journalist best known as a BBC war correspondent has died from cancer at the age of 69. Brian Barron covered wars across five decades, from Aden in 1967 to Iraq in 2003, and served...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 17, 2009
Other NI News In Brief
Coleraine Suspects Freed Three men arrested in Coleraine in connection with the murder of Kevin McDaid last May have been released. They were detained on Wednesday with two released pending further i...
Other NI News In Brief
Coleraine Suspects Freed Three men arrested in Coleraine in connection with the murder of Kevin McDaid last May have been released. They were detained on Wednesday with two released pending further i...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Fermanagh Bomb Alert Cleared
This morning's security operation in Co Fermanagh, during which 14 families had to be evacuated from their homes, has ended. Police have said that nothing was discovered during Wednesday's operation....
Fermanagh Bomb Alert Cleared
This morning's security operation in Co Fermanagh, during which 14 families had to be evacuated from their homes, has ended. Police have said that nothing was discovered during Wednesday's operation....
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Three Million On Dole Next Year
Unemployment across the UK is likely to reach three million in 2010, and could go higher. Already, the number of people out of work has risen to its highest level in 14 years, official figures have s...
Three Million On Dole Next Year
Unemployment across the UK is likely to reach three million in 2010, and could go higher. Already, the number of people out of work has risen to its highest level in 14 years, official figures have s...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
Post Offices Robbed
Three robbers are being hunted after a hold-up earlier today in Mayobride sub post office. The PSNI are on alert for a red getaway car driven by an accomplice. It was used after two masked robbers ca...
Post Offices Robbed
Three robbers are being hunted after a hold-up earlier today in Mayobride sub post office. The PSNI are on alert for a red getaway car driven by an accomplice. It was used after two masked robbers ca...
Business News, Sep 16, 2009
Minister Backs Construction's Future
Around £1m a day is being used to help 'build' business for the ailing NI construction industry. That's according to Finance Minister Sammy Wilson who said that the Stormont Executive has committed r...
Minister Backs Construction's Future
Around £1m a day is being used to help 'build' business for the ailing NI construction industry. That's according to Finance Minister Sammy Wilson who said that the Stormont Executive has committed r...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Tory Plan To Restructure Benefits
The Conservative Party has put forward its scheme to ensure that working is a better financial alternative to remaining on long-term state benefits. Tory think tank, the Centre for Social Justice sa...
Tory Plan To Restructure Benefits
The Conservative Party has put forward its scheme to ensure that working is a better financial alternative to remaining on long-term state benefits. Tory think tank, the Centre for Social Justice sa...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Against a backdrop of accelerating job losses across the whole of the UK, the latest unemployment figures for NI have been released. Some 52,000 thousand people were out of work here last mont...
NI Dole Queue Lengthens
Against a backdrop of accelerating job losses across the whole of the UK, the latest unemployment figures for NI have been released. Some 52,000 thousand people were out of work here last mont...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 16, 2009
No Tory Guarantee Over Justice Funding
Shadow NI Secretary Owen Patterson (pictured) has said the Tory party will not provide assurances over funding for further devolved powers at Stormont. Earlier, Peter Robinson said David Cameron mus...
No Tory Guarantee Over Justice Funding
Shadow NI Secretary Owen Patterson (pictured) has said the Tory party will not provide assurances over funding for further devolved powers at Stormont. Earlier, Peter Robinson said David Cameron mus...
UK National News, Sep 16, 2009
Channel 4 Boss Steps Down
Andy Duncan, who heads Channel 4 television, will step down later this year, it has been confirmed. Mr Duncan, who has been Chief Executive at the station since 2004, said it was time to "hand on th...
Channel 4 Boss Steps Down
Andy Duncan, who heads Channel 4 television, will step down later this year, it has been confirmed. Mr Duncan, who has been Chief Executive at the station since 2004, said it was time to "hand on th...
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