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Northern Ireland News for December 2010 : Page 7
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Multi-Million Pound Neurology Unit Underway
Building work has now started after the Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey cut the first sod at a new £4.9m purpose-built Neurology Unit at Musgrave Park Hospital. Speaking at the event in s...
Multi-Million Pound Neurology Unit Underway
Building work has now started after the Stormont Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey cut the first sod at a new £4.9m purpose-built Neurology Unit at Musgrave Park Hospital. Speaking at the event in s...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Duffy To Stand Trial Over Massareene
A well-known Co Armagh republican, Colin Duffy and Magherafelt man Brian Shivers will go on trial early next year accused of murdering two soldiers in the Real IRA gun attack on Massareene army base i...
Duffy To Stand Trial Over Massareene
A well-known Co Armagh republican, Colin Duffy and Magherafelt man Brian Shivers will go on trial early next year accused of murdering two soldiers in the Real IRA gun attack on Massareene army base i...
UK National News, Dec 10, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Petrol Prices Reach Record High According to the monitors Experian Catalist, petrol prices have hit a record average level of 121.76p for a litre of unleaded petrol. Fuel prices are expected to rise ...
Other UK News In Brief
Petrol Prices Reach Record High According to the monitors Experian Catalist, petrol prices have hit a record average level of 121.76p for a litre of unleaded petrol. Fuel prices are expected to rise ...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Biomass Heating Boost For Glencraig
Construction has commenced on a development to enhance a successful Co Down community serving those with learning disabilities. Glencraig Camphill Community near Holywood - which helps the less able ...
Biomass Heating Boost For Glencraig
Construction has commenced on a development to enhance a successful Co Down community serving those with learning disabilities. Glencraig Camphill Community near Holywood - which helps the less able ...
Business News, Dec 10, 2010
Credit Agency Drops Ireland To BBB+
Another credit rating agency has dropped Ireland down to the BBB+ although maintained that the State's economy was "stable". International ratings agency Fitch said today it was downgrading Ireland's...
Credit Agency Drops Ireland To BBB+
Another credit rating agency has dropped Ireland down to the BBB+ although maintained that the State's economy was "stable". International ratings agency Fitch said today it was downgrading Ireland's...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
UTV Launch Largest 'Green Screen'
UTV Facilities has launched their new green infinity curve studio - the largest of its type in Northern Ireland at the broadcaster's headquarters in Belfast. The new studio provides the ability to r...
UTV Launch Largest 'Green Screen'
UTV Facilities has launched their new green infinity curve studio - the largest of its type in Northern Ireland at the broadcaster's headquarters in Belfast. The new studio provides the ability to r...
Business News, Dec 10, 2010
Budget 'Spells End' For Haulage Firms
Budget increases in fuel duties and taxes will put an estimated 100 haulage companies out of business in 2011 while inflating the cost of freight transport, the Irish Road Haulage Association said. "...
Budget 'Spells End' For Haulage Firms
Budget increases in fuel duties and taxes will put an estimated 100 haulage companies out of business in 2011 while inflating the cost of freight transport, the Irish Road Haulage Association said. "...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Newtownabbey College Expansion Welcomed
Education was in focus this week as the East Antrim MLA Ken Robinson welcomed the official opening of the latest phase of improvements at the Newtownabbey campus of the Northern Regional College. Ma...
Newtownabbey College Expansion Welcomed
Education was in focus this week as the East Antrim MLA Ken Robinson welcomed the official opening of the latest phase of improvements at the Newtownabbey campus of the Northern Regional College. Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Teachers 'Penny Pinch' Festive Spending
Those in charge of Northern Ireland's classrooms are the biggest penny-pinchers when it comes to Christmas shopping. NI farmers hate the whole experience but - in counterpoint to the teachers - peopl...
Teachers 'Penny Pinch' Festive Spending
Those in charge of Northern Ireland's classrooms are the biggest penny-pinchers when it comes to Christmas shopping. NI farmers hate the whole experience but - in counterpoint to the teachers - peopl...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
NI Colleges Launch New 'Green Portfolio'
The first-ever prospectus detailing the diverse range of 'clean and green' courses offered by universities and colleges across Northern Ireland, has been unveiled by Carbon Zero NI. The comprehensiv...
NI Colleges Launch New 'Green Portfolio'
The first-ever prospectus detailing the diverse range of 'clean and green' courses offered by universities and colleges across Northern Ireland, has been unveiled by Carbon Zero NI. The comprehensiv...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 10, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Sky High Over Dublin Donaghadee man Colin Bailie of Colin Williams Photography & Aerial Images NI was commissioned to deliver a highly bespoke photography project from the top of Dublin's highest bui...
Other NI News In Brief
Sky High Over Dublin Donaghadee man Colin Bailie of Colin Williams Photography & Aerial Images NI was commissioned to deliver a highly bespoke photography project from the top of Dublin's highest bui...
Recruitment News, Dec 10, 2010
Ireland's Employment Increases
Unemployment has risen by 3.7% since last September, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office. Although representing just under 71,000 people, the job losses are in fact the lo...
Ireland's Employment Increases
Unemployment has risen by 3.7% since last September, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office. Although representing just under 71,000 people, the job losses are in fact the lo...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Trouble Erupts At Student Fees Protest
Violence has broken out between thousands of students and police on Westminster as talks over plans to treble university fees take place in Parliament. One police officer is in hospital with serious ...
Trouble Erupts At Student Fees Protest
Violence has broken out between thousands of students and police on Westminster as talks over plans to treble university fees take place in Parliament. One police officer is in hospital with serious ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Snow Troops 'Draughted' In
As the streets of the Scottish capital suffered the heaviest snowfalls in nearly 50 years, Army troops have been drafted in to help remove the snow and ice and held to ease the freezing 'draught of wi...
Snow Troops 'Draughted' In
As the streets of the Scottish capital suffered the heaviest snowfalls in nearly 50 years, Army troops have been drafted in to help remove the snow and ice and held to ease the freezing 'draught of wi...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Traffic Blocked In Fees Protests
Hundreds have attended a local student protest this afternoon in Belfast - highlighting both concerns over increasing university fees and the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Later, about 150 s...
Traffic Blocked In Fees Protests
Hundreds have attended a local student protest this afternoon in Belfast - highlighting both concerns over increasing university fees and the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Later, about 150 s...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Farooq Murder
Officers have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Dr Imran Farooq in Edgware. He was also arrested today on suspicion of robbery in October 2009. The man was arrested at a res...
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Farooq Murder
Officers have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of the murder of Dr Imran Farooq in Edgware. He was also arrested today on suspicion of robbery in October 2009. The man was arrested at a res...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
Although contractors have already been signed up, political developments have cast doubt on a promise made by the Dáil Government to give £400m (€500m) to the Stormont Executive to upgrade the A5/M2, ...
A5 Road Scheme Protest Redundant?
Although contractors have already been signed up, political developments have cast doubt on a promise made by the Dáil Government to give £400m (€500m) to the Stormont Executive to upgrade the A5/M2, ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
No Jail For Gascoigne
Football star Paul Gascoigne has avoided a jail sentence after being arrested for drink driving. The former World Cup player, 43, was given an eight week jail term, suspended for a year. He was sent...
No Jail For Gascoigne
Football star Paul Gascoigne has avoided a jail sentence after being arrested for drink driving. The former World Cup player, 43, was given an eight week jail term, suspended for a year. He was sent...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Government Publishes Draft Legislation For Tax Changes
The Government has today published draft clauses for the Finance Bill 2011. This is the first time the Government has published the majority of draft clauses for consultation and marks the first ste...
Government Publishes Draft Legislation For Tax Changes
The Government has today published draft clauses for the Finance Bill 2011. This is the first time the Government has published the majority of draft clauses for consultation and marks the first ste...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Warning As Cold Callers Cash-in
A warning has been issued to look out for bogus tradesmen who offer immediate help on urgent house repairs. The NI Trading Standards Services said that consumers should "pour money down the drain" wh...
Warning As Cold Callers Cash-in
A warning has been issued to look out for bogus tradesmen who offer immediate help on urgent house repairs. The NI Trading Standards Services said that consumers should "pour money down the drain" wh...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Jobs Flood Into Newry's Buttercrane
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
Jobs Flood Into Newry's Buttercrane
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
England's Education Cuts Will Hit Scotland Medical students will today join the candlelight rally outside the Scottish Parliament, which is being organised by the National Union of Students Scotland ...
Other UK News In Brief
England's Education Cuts Will Hit Scotland Medical students will today join the candlelight rally outside the Scottish Parliament, which is being organised by the National Union of Students Scotland ...
UK National News, Dec 9, 2010
Appeal Launched Following Haringey Stabbing
Detectives from Haringey CID are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Wood Green, Haringey. On Thursday 2 December between 5.35pm and 5.50pm in High Road, the victim, a 16...
Appeal Launched Following Haringey Stabbing
Detectives from Haringey CID are appealing for witnesses and information following a stabbing in Wood Green, Haringey. On Thursday 2 December between 5.35pm and 5.50pm in High Road, the victim, a 16...
Business News, Dec 9, 2010
Builders Complete Newry's Buttercrane Boost
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
Builders Complete Newry's Buttercrane Boost
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Two Die After Crash Fleeing Gardaí
Two men have died while attempting to flee from Gardaí along icy roads in Limerick last night. The pair were among three men who were speeding along Limerick roads in a high-performance BMW car, whi...
Two Die After Crash Fleeing Gardaí
Two men have died while attempting to flee from Gardaí along icy roads in Limerick last night. The pair were among three men who were speeding along Limerick roads in a high-performance BMW car, whi...
Recruitment News, Dec 9, 2010
Jobs Flood Into Newry's Buttercrane
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
Jobs Flood Into Newry's Buttercrane
A £6m Primark investment has given a border city a pre-festive jobs boost as Buttercrane Shopping Centre, Newry welcomed a state-of-the-art, 50,000sqft store extension providing 100 full and part time...
Business News, Dec 9, 2010
250 Jobs For Dublin & Waterford
Minister for Enterprise has today announced that Citi, a leading global financial services company, is to create 250 roles in the next year at its offices in Dublin and Waterford. , Batt O’Keeffe said...
250 Jobs For Dublin & Waterford
Minister for Enterprise has today announced that Citi, a leading global financial services company, is to create 250 roles in the next year at its offices in Dublin and Waterford. , Batt O’Keeffe said...
Business News, Dec 9, 2010
Skainos Project Boosts Belfast Builders
Both the construction sector and the community in east Belfast has received a welcome boost this week with news that a much-anticipated flagship development specifically designed to serve the needs of...
Skainos Project Boosts Belfast Builders
Both the construction sector and the community in east Belfast has received a welcome boost this week with news that a much-anticipated flagship development specifically designed to serve the needs of...
Business News, Dec 9, 2010
Welfare Cuts Facing Possible Opposition
Brian Lenihan's welfare cuts are facing significant threat from the Opposition parties in the Dáil along with the State's largest union's. On Tuesday, the Finance Minister confirmed the minimum wage...
Welfare Cuts Facing Possible Opposition
Brian Lenihan's welfare cuts are facing significant threat from the Opposition parties in the Dáil along with the State's largest union's. On Tuesday, the Finance Minister confirmed the minimum wage...
Northern Ireland News, Dec 9, 2010
Skainos Project Boosts Belfast Builders
Both the construction sector and the community in east Belfast has received a welcome boost this week with news that a much-anticipated flagship development specifically designed to serve the needs of...
Skainos Project Boosts Belfast Builders
Both the construction sector and the community in east Belfast has received a welcome boost this week with news that a much-anticipated flagship development specifically designed to serve the needs of...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
