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Northern Ireland News for November 2010 : Page 16
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Lisburn To Get Major Housing Boost
There was good news for the building trade this week as the NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood announced that over 140 new homes are to be built for the Lisburn area. The development will be...
Lisburn To Get Major Housing Boost
There was good news for the building trade this week as the NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood announced that over 140 new homes are to be built for the Lisburn area. The development will be...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Patten Awarded Honorary Degree
One of the most popular British politicians to have been involved in Ireland has been given a university accolade. British peer, Chris Patten (pictured) received an honorary doctorate of laws at the ...
Patten Awarded Honorary Degree
One of the most popular British politicians to have been involved in Ireland has been given a university accolade. British peer, Chris Patten (pictured) received an honorary doctorate of laws at the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Business Innovators Win Accolade
Some 35 companies from across Northern Ireland were this week recognised as InterTradeIreland Business Ambassadors. The event was at a special ceremony at Parliament Buildings hosted by Minister for ...
Business Innovators Win Accolade
Some 35 companies from across Northern Ireland were this week recognised as InterTradeIreland Business Ambassadors. The event was at a special ceremony at Parliament Buildings hosted by Minister for ...
Business News, Nov 3, 2010
Lisburn To Get 2011 Housing Boost
There was good news for the building trade this week as the NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood announced that over 140 new homes are to be built for the Lisburn area. The development will be...
Lisburn To Get 2011 Housing Boost
There was good news for the building trade this week as the NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood announced that over 140 new homes are to be built for the Lisburn area. The development will be...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Ernst & Young Recruit 300 In Ireland
Ernst & Young is to hire more than 300 workers in Ireland the next 18 months. The accounting and consulting firm is recruiting graduates, accountants, tax specialists and senior executives for office...
Ernst & Young Recruit 300 In Ireland
Ernst & Young is to hire more than 300 workers in Ireland the next 18 months. The accounting and consulting firm is recruiting graduates, accountants, tax specialists and senior executives for office...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Nadine Launches 'Tesco Exclusive' In Antrim
A local Tesco Extra is offering more in store than usual next week as it has revealed that the Girls Aloud star and Co Londonderry beauty Nadine Coyle is to return to Northern Ireland to officially la...
Nadine Launches 'Tesco Exclusive' In Antrim
A local Tesco Extra is offering more in store than usual next week as it has revealed that the Girls Aloud star and Co Londonderry beauty Nadine Coyle is to return to Northern Ireland to officially la...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 3, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Banbridge Crash Fatal A man, named as William John Friel, 29, from Fairmount Avenue in Omagh has been killed in a Co Down road crash. Police said the victim died in the single vehicle accident near B...
Other NI News In Brief
Banbridge Crash Fatal A man, named as William John Friel, 29, from Fairmount Avenue in Omagh has been killed in a Co Down road crash. Police said the victim died in the single vehicle accident near B...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2010
Dublin Wins 200 Jobs From Betfair
An online sports betting firm has announced it will be creating 100 jobs at a new Dublin office. Betfair said it is to open a new data-centre and relocate some of its customer operations teams to Ir...
Dublin Wins 200 Jobs From Betfair
An online sports betting firm has announced it will be creating 100 jobs at a new Dublin office. Betfair said it is to open a new data-centre and relocate some of its customer operations teams to Ir...
Recruitment News, Nov 3, 2010
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
There is likely to be a modest jobs' boost with news this week that domestic gas customers in greater Belfast are to have a choice of two natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in ...
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
There is likely to be a modest jobs' boost with news this week that domestic gas customers in greater Belfast are to have a choice of two natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in ...
UK National News, Nov 3, 2010
Welsh Wind Farm Project Aids Job Security
A major 'green' power project is set to safeguard some 390 jobs, with news that Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab) has signed the contract with RWEnpower renewables for its £2bn Gwynt y Môr Offs...
Welsh Wind Farm Project Aids Job Security
A major 'green' power project is set to safeguard some 390 jobs, with news that Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab) has signed the contract with RWEnpower renewables for its £2bn Gwynt y Môr Offs...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Disappeared's Remains Found At Beach
The remains of one of the people kidnapped and murdered by the IRA have been located. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) said this afternoon in a statement that d...
Disappeared's Remains Found At Beach
The remains of one of the people kidnapped and murdered by the IRA have been located. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) said this afternoon in a statement that d...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
Many Injured In Salford 'Gas Explosion'
A suspected gas blast in Greater Manchester has left 15 people injured Emergency services were called to Silver Street in Irlam, Salford shortly after 7am this morning, following reports of an explos...
Many Injured In Salford 'Gas Explosion'
A suspected gas blast in Greater Manchester has left 15 people injured Emergency services were called to Silver Street in Irlam, Salford shortly after 7am this morning, following reports of an explos...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Pipe Bomb Removed As City Alerts Continue
A 'viable device' thought to be a pipe bomb has been taken away for examination after it was found during a security alert close to the Alexandra Bar on York Road. It meant traffic being diverted thi...
Pipe Bomb Removed As City Alerts Continue
A 'viable device' thought to be a pipe bomb has been taken away for examination after it was found during a security alert close to the Alexandra Bar on York Road. It meant traffic being diverted thi...
Business News, Nov 2, 2010
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
Domestic gas customers in greater Belfast have today moved closer to having a choice of natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in the greater Belfast and Larne areas will, from Tue...
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
Domestic gas customers in greater Belfast have today moved closer to having a choice of natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in the greater Belfast and Larne areas will, from Tue...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Sentence For Grandad's Killer Slammed
Amid outrage over an apparently overly lenient sentence for a teenager who was found guilty of killing and robbing his own grandfather, the way that youngsters are dealt with by the criminal justice s...
Sentence For Grandad's Killer Slammed
Amid outrage over an apparently overly lenient sentence for a teenager who was found guilty of killing and robbing his own grandfather, the way that youngsters are dealt with by the criminal justice s...
Business News, Nov 2, 2010
O'Keeffe Leads Irish Firms On Middle-East Mission
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe TD, has began a week-long trade mission to the Middle East with 45 Irish firms aimed at landing lucrative deals and creating jobs at h...
O'Keeffe Leads Irish Firms On Middle-East Mission
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O'Keeffe TD, has began a week-long trade mission to the Middle East with 45 Irish firms aimed at landing lucrative deals and creating jobs at h...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Builders 'Need Water Charges', Says RICS
A leading construction professional has reacted positively to this week's DUP policy document on dealing with Northern Ireland's financial crisis. However, he also disagreed with the First Minister, ...
Builders 'Need Water Charges', Says RICS
A leading construction professional has reacted positively to this week's DUP policy document on dealing with Northern Ireland's financial crisis. However, he also disagreed with the First Minister, ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
Missing Guest House Owner Sought
Police are continuing their search for a wealthy Berkshire guest house owner who they believe has been murdered. Joanne Brown, 46, who runs the Tun Cottage B&B in Ascot, was reported missing on Monda...
Missing Guest House Owner Sought
Police are continuing their search for a wealthy Berkshire guest house owner who they believe has been murdered. Joanne Brown, 46, who runs the Tun Cottage B&B in Ascot, was reported missing on Monda...
Recruitment News, Nov 2, 2010
5,000 HSE Staff To Go
The Minister for Health Mary Harney has announced that some 5,000 HSE jobs will go under a voluntary retirement scheme. Under the proposal, the Health Service Executive will seek 5,000 staff to leav...
5,000 HSE Staff To Go
The Minister for Health Mary Harney has announced that some 5,000 HSE jobs will go under a voluntary retirement scheme. Under the proposal, the Health Service Executive will seek 5,000 staff to leav...
Business News, Nov 2, 2010
Builders 'Need Water Charges', Says RICS
A leading construction professional has reacted positively to this week's DUP policy document on dealing with Northern Ireland's financial crisis. However, he also disagreed with the First Minister, ...
Builders 'Need Water Charges', Says RICS
A leading construction professional has reacted positively to this week's DUP policy document on dealing with Northern Ireland's financial crisis. However, he also disagreed with the First Minister, ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Minister McCausland Quits Belfast Council
Double and sometimes 'multiple-jobbing' by local politicians is back in focus today with news that the DUP Assembly Member Nelson McCausland has stepped down from his long-term role as a councillor fo...
Minister McCausland Quits Belfast Council
Double and sometimes 'multiple-jobbing' by local politicians is back in focus today with news that the DUP Assembly Member Nelson McCausland has stepped down from his long-term role as a councillor fo...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
UK And France Sign Joint Defence Deal
The UK and France have signed a joint deal on defence, which will see the two countries cooperate on number of areas including troops and nuclear testing facilities. Prime Minister David Cameron and ...
UK And France Sign Joint Defence Deal
The UK and France have signed a joint deal on defence, which will see the two countries cooperate on number of areas including troops and nuclear testing facilities. Prime Minister David Cameron and ...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
Prisoners May Get Right To Vote
Thousands of UK prisoners may get the right to vote after the Government conceded defeat in a long-running battle with the European Court of Human Rights over the issue. According to reports, the Gov...
Prisoners May Get Right To Vote
Thousands of UK prisoners may get the right to vote after the Government conceded defeat in a long-running battle with the European Court of Human Rights over the issue. According to reports, the Gov...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
Domestic gas customers in greater Belfast have today moved closer to having a choice of natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in the greater Belfast and Larne areas will, from Tue...
Competitor Expands NI Gas Market
Domestic gas customers in greater Belfast have today moved closer to having a choice of natural gas supplier for the first time. Many customers in the greater Belfast and Larne areas will, from Tue...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
BMA Highlights Health Inequalities
Commenting today on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on health inequalities in England, Dr Richard Vautrey, Deputy Chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) GPs Committee, said: "Lik...
BMA Highlights Health Inequalities
Commenting today on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on health inequalities in England, Dr Richard Vautrey, Deputy Chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) GPs Committee, said: "Lik...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
Fitness 'Curbs Severity Of Colds ' Says Medics
New research, published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests people who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds. The US researchers base their fi...
Fitness 'Curbs Severity Of Colds ' Says Medics
New research, published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggests people who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds. The US researchers base their fi...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Hunt For Donegal Fisherman Resumes
The search for the nephew of a fisherman already found drowned off Co Donegal yesterday has resumed this morning. RNLI Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly in Donegal and Portrush in Co Antrim, assisted...
Hunt For Donegal Fisherman Resumes
The search for the nephew of a fisherman already found drowned off Co Donegal yesterday has resumed this morning. RNLI Lifeboat crews from Lough Swilly in Donegal and Portrush in Co Antrim, assisted...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2010
UK Hotels Aim For Design Awards
The European Hotel Design Awards returns this month, again celebrating hotel design across Europe. The impressive hotels shortlisted for this year's awards come from all over Europe, including Irela...
UK Hotels Aim For Design Awards
The European Hotel Design Awards returns this month, again celebrating hotel design across Europe. The impressive hotels shortlisted for this year's awards come from all over Europe, including Irela...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
NI 'Waterless' Domestic Properties In Focus
A consultation on proposals to review the provision of financial assistance for domestic properties not served by a water main has been launched by NI's Department for Regional Development (DRD). It ...
NI 'Waterless' Domestic Properties In Focus
A consultation on proposals to review the provision of financial assistance for domestic properties not served by a water main has been launched by NI's Department for Regional Development (DRD). It ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 2, 2010
Harland & Wolff Wins 'Powerful' Contract
Belfast's Harland and Wolff has won a contract for the design and building of two offshore substation platforms for the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm off the coast of North Wales. The H&W Heavy Ind...
Harland & Wolff Wins 'Powerful' Contract
Belfast's Harland and Wolff has won a contract for the design and building of two offshore substation platforms for the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm off the coast of North Wales. The H&W Heavy Ind...
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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.
