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Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 2
UK National News, Jun 29, 2010
Cap Proposed For Non EC Migrants
The number of workers entering the UK from outside Europe will be controlled by a new limit the Home Secretary, Theresa May, has announced this week. Net migration will be scaled back to the levels o...
Cap Proposed For Non EC Migrants
The number of workers entering the UK from outside Europe will be controlled by a new limit the Home Secretary, Theresa May, has announced this week. Net migration will be scaled back to the levels o...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Two Die In Dublin Gang Shooting
Two men have been killed and a teenage boy injured after gunmen opened fire on a car in west Dublin last night. Gardai in Ronanstown are investigating the shooting incident, which occurred on the Ne...
Two Die In Dublin Gang Shooting
Two men have been killed and a teenage boy injured after gunmen opened fire on a car in west Dublin last night. Gardai in Ronanstown are investigating the shooting incident, which occurred on the Ne...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Roads Minister 'Failing' Unemployed
A Stormont Executive Minister has been accused of failing to deliver jobs for the long-term unemployed. SDLP Regional Development Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said that Roads Minister Conor Murph...
Roads Minister 'Failing' Unemployed
A Stormont Executive Minister has been accused of failing to deliver jobs for the long-term unemployed. SDLP Regional Development Spokesperson Conall McDevitt has said that Roads Minister Conor Murph...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Help Needed For NI's Carers: BMA
A major national medical conference has been urged to lobby the Government to "do more to support carers". Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Northern Ireland Counci...
Help Needed For NI's Carers: BMA
A major national medical conference has been urged to lobby the Government to "do more to support carers". Dr Paul Darragh, Chairman of the British Medical Association's (BMA) Northern Ireland Counci...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Shankill Enjoys Jobs Opportunity Boost
Job and promotion opportunities for almost 200 people from deprived areas of west Belfast has been hailed as the result of an award-winning employment programme. The first initiative of its kind, the...
Shankill Enjoys Jobs Opportunity Boost
Job and promotion opportunities for almost 200 people from deprived areas of west Belfast has been hailed as the result of an award-winning employment programme. The first initiative of its kind, the...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2010
Ofcom Publishes Product Placement Plans
The broadcast regulator has published proposed new rules to allow product placement on TV. Ofcom also proposing to liberalise the rules on paid-for references to brands and products in radio program...
Ofcom Publishes Product Placement Plans
The broadcast regulator has published proposed new rules to allow product placement on TV. Ofcom also proposing to liberalise the rules on paid-for references to brands and products in radio program...
Business News, Jun 29, 2010
Good News On Jobs For Shankill
Job and promotion opportunities for almost 200 people from deprived areas of west Belfast has been hailed as the result of an award-winning employment programme. The first initiative of its kind, the...
Good News On Jobs For Shankill
Job and promotion opportunities for almost 200 people from deprived areas of west Belfast has been hailed as the result of an award-winning employment programme. The first initiative of its kind, the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Building Firm Commended For Innovation
A Co Tyrone concrete and brick manufacturer has been commended for its "innovative" approach it takes in managing talent within the company. Presented with two 'highly commended' awards at the recent...
Building Firm Commended For Innovation
A Co Tyrone concrete and brick manufacturer has been commended for its "innovative" approach it takes in managing talent within the company. Presented with two 'highly commended' awards at the recent...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Unused Homes 'Due Rates' In 2011
Empty homes will be liable to the same rates as occupied homes from 1 October next year - with this change set to raise £10m revenue a year. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has announced the news ...
Unused Homes 'Due Rates' In 2011
Empty homes will be liable to the same rates as occupied homes from 1 October next year - with this change set to raise £10m revenue a year. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson, has announced the news ...
Business News, Jun 29, 2010
Galway Firm Blasts Off With Space Contract
A Galway firm has won contracts worth €1.9 million with the European Space Agency (ESA). ÉireComposites Teoranta, based in Indreabhán, Co Galway, will be developing technologies for next-generation ...
Galway Firm Blasts Off With Space Contract
A Galway firm has won contracts worth €1.9 million with the European Space Agency (ESA). ÉireComposites Teoranta, based in Indreabhán, Co Galway, will be developing technologies for next-generation ...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2010
Mobile Burglars Pay The Price
Police forces have worked together to bring six burglars responsible for more than 40 burglaries to justice. A court heard of offences committed across an area as far north as Bedford and as far sout...
Mobile Burglars Pay The Price
Police forces have worked together to bring six burglars responsible for more than 40 burglaries to justice. A court heard of offences committed across an area as far north as Bedford and as far sout...
UK National News, Jun 29, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Iraq Probe Starts Again The former UN Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix and ex-Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott are set to give evidence at the restarted Inquiry into the Iraq war. It has resumed ...
Other UK News In Brief
Iraq Probe Starts Again The former UN Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix and ex-Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott are set to give evidence at the restarted Inquiry into the Iraq war. It has resumed ...
Business News, Jun 29, 2010
PSI Showcase Rigging Courses
A regular provider of rigging services and equipment for Ireland's leading entertainment shows, Production Services Ireland (PSI) has launched a series of regular two-day Rigging Awareness training co...
PSI Showcase Rigging Courses
A regular provider of rigging services and equipment for Ireland's leading entertainment shows, Production Services Ireland (PSI) has launched a series of regular two-day Rigging Awareness training co...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 29, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
House Fire Kills Pensioner An elderly man has died in an overnight house fire near Ballymena. The victim, who was 73, lived on the Woodgreen Road with a 999 call received about the fire at around 2.4...
Other NI News In Brief
House Fire Kills Pensioner An elderly man has died in an overnight house fire near Ballymena. The victim, who was 73, lived on the Woodgreen Road with a 999 call received about the fire at around 2.4...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
Crash Horror On Roads
There has been further tragedy on the roads with news this morning that a man in his 30s has died following a traffic accident in Co Fermanagh. He was driving a car when it left the Ballyconnell Road...
Crash Horror On Roads
There has been further tragedy on the roads with news this morning that a man in his 30s has died following a traffic accident in Co Fermanagh. He was driving a car when it left the Ballyconnell Road...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Explosives Expert Dies In Afghanistan
A British Army bomb disposal expert from 101 Engineer Regiment has been killed in Afghanistan. The death takes the total number of UK service personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 309. The s...
Explosives Expert Dies In Afghanistan
A British Army bomb disposal expert from 101 Engineer Regiment has been killed in Afghanistan. The death takes the total number of UK service personnel killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 309. The s...
Recruitment News, Jun 28, 2010
High Flyers Win Major Cash Boost
A Co Down firm that develops revolutionary aircraft seating designs for major airlines has really taken-off today with news of a £5.2m fillip. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announc...
High Flyers Win Major Cash Boost
A Co Down firm that develops revolutionary aircraft seating designs for major airlines has really taken-off today with news of a £5.2m fillip. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announc...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
Republican Hunger Striker 'Rewarded'
Lobbying on behalf of a dissident republican who ended a 42-day hunger strike last month has paid off - with his 'demands' being met. But the news that Liam Hannaway - who is a relative of Sinn Fein ...
Republican Hunger Striker 'Rewarded'
Lobbying on behalf of a dissident republican who ended a 42-day hunger strike last month has paid off - with his 'demands' being met. But the news that Liam Hannaway - who is a relative of Sinn Fein ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
High Flyers Win Major Cash Boost
A Co Down firm that develops revolutionary aircraft seating designs for major airlines has really taken-off today with news of a £5.2m fillip. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announc...
High Flyers Win Major Cash Boost
A Co Down firm that develops revolutionary aircraft seating designs for major airlines has really taken-off today with news of a £5.2m fillip. Stormont Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today announc...
Recruitment News, Jun 28, 2010
Galway Energy Firm Secures €2m Contract
A Co Galway renewable energy firm has secured a contract that will create 10 new jobs. Éire Composites Teoranta, based in Indreabhán, Connemara has secured the €2m contract with the European Space Ag...
Galway Energy Firm Secures €2m Contract
A Co Galway renewable energy firm has secured a contract that will create 10 new jobs. Éire Composites Teoranta, based in Indreabhán, Connemara has secured the €2m contract with the European Space Ag...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
England Left 'Exposed' In World Cup
The much-hyped England side has crashed out of the 2010 World Cup after suffering a humiliating defeat to old rivals Germany. Despite being nicknamed "the Golden Generation" by the British press, Fa...
England Left 'Exposed' In World Cup
The much-hyped England side has crashed out of the 2010 World Cup after suffering a humiliating defeat to old rivals Germany. Despite being nicknamed "the Golden Generation" by the British press, Fa...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
UK/US 'Special Relationship' Valued
US President Barack Obama has said that the US "deeply values" the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK as he and Prime Minister David Cameron had their first one-on-one meeting yesterday....
UK/US 'Special Relationship' Valued
US President Barack Obama has said that the US "deeply values" the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK as he and Prime Minister David Cameron had their first one-on-one meeting yesterday....
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Front-Line Services Already Feeling The Pressure Of Economic Crisis
Redundancies, recruitment freezes and service cutbacks – these are the early signs of the impact the economic crisis is having on the UK's health service, according to a British Medical Association (B...
Front-Line Services Already Feeling The Pressure Of Economic Crisis
Redundancies, recruitment freezes and service cutbacks – these are the early signs of the impact the economic crisis is having on the UK's health service, according to a British Medical Association (B...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Union Slams 'Work Until You Drop' Bid
Proposed changes to the age of retirement in the UK have been savaged by a leading trade union. Construction union UCATT have reacted with disgust to the announcement that the retirement age is set t...
Union Slams 'Work Until You Drop' Bid
Proposed changes to the age of retirement in the UK have been savaged by a leading trade union. Construction union UCATT have reacted with disgust to the announcement that the retirement age is set t...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Hospices Get Cash Pledge
A renewed commitment to help children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions was made today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Up to £30 million is being made available for this year to h...
Hospices Get Cash Pledge
A renewed commitment to help children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions was made today by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Up to £30 million is being made available for this year to h...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Toyota Wins Official Backing For Hybrid
The official launch of the new 'green' Toyota Auris Hybrid cars has taken place today. Business Secretary Vince Cable toured Toyota's Burnaston plant in Derby as the first mass-produced fully hybrid ...
Toyota Wins Official Backing For Hybrid
The official launch of the new 'green' Toyota Auris Hybrid cars has taken place today. Business Secretary Vince Cable toured Toyota's Burnaston plant in Derby as the first mass-produced fully hybrid ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
Drumcree Paperwork Submitted
Orangemen have finally handed in vital paperwork seeking formal permission for their annual Drumcree Sunday parade, scheduled for next Sunday. The official form was handed over – three weeks past the...
Drumcree Paperwork Submitted
Orangemen have finally handed in vital paperwork seeking formal permission for their annual Drumcree Sunday parade, scheduled for next Sunday. The official form was handed over – three weeks past the...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
Veterans Week Marks Past Sacrifices
Northern Ireland's main parade to mark the second annual Armed Forces Day has been held in Carrickfergus - with another taking place across Belfast Lough in Bangor. More than 300 veteran servicemen p...
Veterans Week Marks Past Sacrifices
Northern Ireland's main parade to mark the second annual Armed Forces Day has been held in Carrickfergus - with another taking place across Belfast Lough in Bangor. More than 300 veteran servicemen p...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 28, 2010
Patton Group Wins Major Accolade
The Patton Group were among the high-profile organisations that scooped gongs at the recent Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards in Belfast. The Ballymena-based company picked up top prize in The...
Patton Group Wins Major Accolade
The Patton Group were among the high-profile organisations that scooped gongs at the recent Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards in Belfast. The Ballymena-based company picked up top prize in The...
UK National News, Jun 28, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Bail Boost To Ease Prisons Ministers plan to increase the number of offenders and remand prisoners released into bail accommodation in England and Wales. A Ministry of Justice memo said the scheme - ...
Other UK News In Brief
Bail Boost To Ease Prisons Ministers plan to increase the number of offenders and remand prisoners released into bail accommodation in England and Wales. A Ministry of Justice memo said the scheme - ...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
