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Northern Ireland News for June 2010 : Page 7
UK National News, Jun 18, 2010
Doctor Who Game Hits Half A Million Downloads
A Sheffield games developer and Revolution's Charles Cecil, based in York, are celebrating 500,000 downloads of their first free Doctor Who: The Adventure Games episode. Games developer Sumo Digital ...
Doctor Who Game Hits Half A Million Downloads
A Sheffield games developer and Revolution's Charles Cecil, based in York, are celebrating 500,000 downloads of their first free Doctor Who: The Adventure Games episode. Games developer Sumo Digital ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
Town Centre Improvement Plans Welcomed
There has been praise for plans announced by NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood to provide greater powers to local councils and businesses to improve their own town centres. SDLP Upper Bann ...
Town Centre Improvement Plans Welcomed
There has been praise for plans announced by NI Social Development Minister Alex Attwood to provide greater powers to local councils and businesses to improve their own town centres. SDLP Upper Bann ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
UK Firm Buys Newry Retail Park
A recently formed UK investment trust has announced the acquisition of Damolly Retail Park in Newry. Metric Property Investments has paid £28.4m for the site, which represents its first purchase afte...
UK Firm Buys Newry Retail Park
A recently formed UK investment trust has announced the acquisition of Damolly Retail Park in Newry. Metric Property Investments has paid £28.4m for the site, which represents its first purchase afte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
Banbridge Comes Alive For BuskFest
The streets of the Co Down town will be ringing to the sound of music this Saturday as buskers from across Ireland and beyond compete for a share of a £3,000 prize pot. Performers who are making musi...
Banbridge Comes Alive For BuskFest
The streets of the Co Down town will be ringing to the sound of music this Saturday as buskers from across Ireland and beyond compete for a share of a £3,000 prize pot. Performers who are making musi...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2010
Bristol Water Allowed Ofwat-Busting Rise
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that Bristol Water can make a small increase in the prices it charges its customers above the five-year price limits previously set by Ofwat. ...
Bristol Water Allowed Ofwat-Busting Rise
The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that Bristol Water can make a small increase in the prices it charges its customers above the five-year price limits previously set by Ofwat. ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
Lyric Rebuilding Praised By Minister
The performing arts in Northern Ireland 'scaled new heights' this week as south Belfast's Lyric Theatre reached the highest point in the construction of its new theatre, with the core building structu...
Lyric Rebuilding Praised By Minister
The performing arts in Northern Ireland 'scaled new heights' this week as south Belfast's Lyric Theatre reached the highest point in the construction of its new theatre, with the core building structu...
Business News, Jun 18, 2010
UK Firm Buys Newry Retail Park
A recently formed UK investment trust has announced the acquisition of Damolly Retail Park in Newry. Metric Property Investments has paid £28.4m for the site, which represents its first purchase afte...
UK Firm Buys Newry Retail Park
A recently formed UK investment trust has announced the acquisition of Damolly Retail Park in Newry. Metric Property Investments has paid £28.4m for the site, which represents its first purchase afte...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
UCF Wants To 'Activate' Men's Health
A leading health charity is urging local men to 'get out and get active' to improve their health and reduce their risk of cancer. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), along with BT and Sport Northern ...
UCF Wants To 'Activate' Men's Health
A leading health charity is urging local men to 'get out and get active' to improve their health and reduce their risk of cancer. The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF), along with BT and Sport Northern ...
Recruitment News, Jun 18, 2010
Ballot Papers Go Out To BT Staff
Ballot papers are being despatched today to Communication Workers' Union (CWU) members in BT asking them to vote yes for strike action as the row over pay escalates. The double standards in pay for t...
Ballot Papers Go Out To BT Staff
Ballot papers are being despatched today to Communication Workers' Union (CWU) members in BT asking them to vote yes for strike action as the row over pay escalates. The double standards in pay for t...
Business News, Jun 18, 2010
NI Water Co-Hosts Skillbuild
NI Water's Enniskillen depot and South West College's Enniskillen Skills Centre recently played joint host for the annual Skillbuild NI National Finals competition. The event, which aimed to raise th...
NI Water Co-Hosts Skillbuild
NI Water's Enniskillen depot and South West College's Enniskillen Skills Centre recently played joint host for the annual Skillbuild NI National Finals competition. The event, which aimed to raise th...
Business News, Jun 18, 2010
Revitalised City Centre Welcomed
The re-use of vacant properties as part of an overall scheme to revitalise NI's city centres has been welcomed. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson - who was visiting an arts exhibition - explained how...
Revitalised City Centre Welcomed
The re-use of vacant properties as part of an overall scheme to revitalise NI's city centres has been welcomed. NI Finance Minister, Sammy Wilson - who was visiting an arts exhibition - explained how...
UK National News, Jun 18, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Lakes Tragedy Probed A body has been recovered by police divers searching for a missing swimmer at a lake in Cumbria. The man, thought to be in his 20s, was reported missing after failing to surface ...
Other UK News In Brief
Lakes Tragedy Probed A body has been recovered by police divers searching for a missing swimmer at a lake in Cumbria. The man, thought to be in his 20s, was reported missing after failing to surface ...
Business News, Jun 18, 2010
Millions For Sports Infrastructure
Around £39m has been spent by the Northern Ireland Executive on capital investment projects to enhance local sports infrastructure. NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement as he o...
Millions For Sports Infrastructure
Around £39m has been spent by the Northern Ireland Executive on capital investment projects to enhance local sports infrastructure. NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement as he o...
Business News, Jun 18, 2010
Ballyclare Housing Scheme Boosts Jobs
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Co Antrim after the Northern Ireland Planning Service gave the go-ahead for a new housing scheme of 159 new dwellings in Ballyclare. The approval, sought by pl...
Ballyclare Housing Scheme Boosts Jobs
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created in Co Antrim after the Northern Ireland Planning Service gave the go-ahead for a new housing scheme of 159 new dwellings in Ballyclare. The approval, sought by pl...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
Ballyclare Housing Scheme Boosts Jobs
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created after the Northern Ireland Planning Service gave the go-ahead for a new housing scheme of 159 new dwellings in Ballyclare. The approval, sought by planning and ur...
Ballyclare Housing Scheme Boosts Jobs
Up to 100 new jobs are to be created after the Northern Ireland Planning Service gave the go-ahead for a new housing scheme of 159 new dwellings in Ballyclare. The approval, sought by planning and ur...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 18, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Kids 'Go Green' Green-fingered enthusiasts Jonathan Rafferty and Noah Ritchie from Arellian Nursery School in south Belfast get to work in the greenhouse that pupils helped to build out of plastic dr...
Other NI News In Brief
Kids 'Go Green' Green-fingered enthusiasts Jonathan Rafferty and Noah Ritchie from Arellian Nursery School in south Belfast get to work in the greenhouse that pupils helped to build out of plastic dr...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Protests At Award-Winning Hospital
The 'dedication and commitment' of health care staff has come in for praise at the official opening of the new Downe Hospital. However, SDLP members of Down District Council refused to attend and opt...
Protests At Award-Winning Hospital
The 'dedication and commitment' of health care staff has come in for praise at the official opening of the new Downe Hospital. However, SDLP members of Down District Council refused to attend and opt...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Appeal For Help On 'IRA Mole' Shooting
The attempted murder of a spy inside the IRA, who later committed his experiences into a best selling novel (later made as a big-screen movie - pictured here) is back in focus this week. The police h...
Appeal For Help On 'IRA Mole' Shooting
The attempted murder of a spy inside the IRA, who later committed his experiences into a best selling novel (later made as a big-screen movie - pictured here) is back in focus this week. The police h...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
Call For Sex And Booze Lessons
Primary school pupils should be given lessons on sex, relationships and alcohol, a health watchdog said. In draft guidance issued today by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), aims ...
Call For Sex And Booze Lessons
Primary school pupils should be given lessons on sex, relationships and alcohol, a health watchdog said. In draft guidance issued today by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), aims ...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
CAA Flies Into Roof Tile Row
The specialist aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is about to begin a probe into an incident of alleged damage to private houses by low-flying aircraft bound for the George Best Be...
CAA Flies Into Roof Tile Row
The specialist aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is about to begin a probe into an incident of alleged damage to private houses by low-flying aircraft bound for the George Best Be...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
Primary Teacher Was 'Gunman'
A primary school teaching assistant has been uncovered leading a double life of crime. He was 'moonlighting' as a gun converter and supplier is now 'learning' about life behind bars after pleading gu...
Primary Teacher Was 'Gunman'
A primary school teaching assistant has been uncovered leading a double life of crime. He was 'moonlighting' as a gun converter and supplier is now 'learning' about life behind bars after pleading gu...
Business News, Jun 17, 2010
Chancellor 'Banking On Change'
It's all change in the banking world this week as Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that he will give the Bank of England the key role in regulating the UK financial sector. He has confirmed th...
Chancellor 'Banking On Change'
It's all change in the banking world this week as Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that he will give the Bank of England the key role in regulating the UK financial sector. He has confirmed th...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Bishops Seek Review Of Bank Fiscal Policy
Northern Ireland's top banks have today been accused of 'holding back economic recovery' across the Province. That's the shock view of NI's religious leaders who last night united to call for urgent...
Bishops Seek Review Of Bank Fiscal Policy
Northern Ireland's top banks have today been accused of 'holding back economic recovery' across the Province. That's the shock view of NI's religious leaders who last night united to call for urgent...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Planning 'Breach' In John Lewis Bid
A decision to adopt a draft planning policy concerning a proposed John Lewis store in Co Antrim should have gone before the Stormont Executive for approval, the High Court has ruled. According to a B...
Planning 'Breach' In John Lewis Bid
A decision to adopt a draft planning policy concerning a proposed John Lewis store in Co Antrim should have gone before the Stormont Executive for approval, the High Court has ruled. According to a B...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
Appeal For Help On 'IRA Mole' Shooting
The attempted murder of a spy inside the IRA, who later committed his experiences into a best selling novel (later made as a big-screen movie) is back in focus this week. The police have renewed thei...
Appeal For Help On 'IRA Mole' Shooting
The attempted murder of a spy inside the IRA, who later committed his experiences into a best selling novel (later made as a big-screen movie) is back in focus this week. The police have renewed thei...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
World Cup Complaints Soar At Ofcom
The UK's communications regulator has now received over 750 complaints regarding a broadcasting glitch that saw 1.5 million fans miss England's goal in the World Cup match against the USA on Saturday....
World Cup Complaints Soar At Ofcom
The UK's communications regulator has now received over 750 complaints regarding a broadcasting glitch that saw 1.5 million fans miss England's goal in the World Cup match against the USA on Saturday....
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
Planning 'Breach' In John Lewis Bid
A decision to adopt a draft planning policy concerning a proposed John Lewis store in Co Antrim should have gone before the Stormont Executive for approval, the High Court has ruled. The NI Departmen...
Planning 'Breach' In John Lewis Bid
A decision to adopt a draft planning policy concerning a proposed John Lewis store in Co Antrim should have gone before the Stormont Executive for approval, the High Court has ruled. The NI Departmen...
Northern Ireland News, Jun 17, 2010
Millions For Sports Infrastructure
Around £39m has been spent by the Northern Ireland Executive on capital investment projects to enhance local sports infrastructure. NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement as he o...
Millions For Sports Infrastructure
Around £39m has been spent by the Northern Ireland Executive on capital investment projects to enhance local sports infrastructure. NI Sports Minister Nelson McCausland made the announcement as he o...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
CAA Appeals Over ATOL 'Breaches'
The need for all flights and accommodation deals to be included in the official Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) arrangements have zoomed back into focus this week. The Civil Aviation Authorit...
CAA Appeals Over ATOL 'Breaches'
The need for all flights and accommodation deals to be included in the official Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) arrangements have zoomed back into focus this week. The Civil Aviation Authorit...
UK National News, Jun 17, 2010
Other UK News In Brief
Youth Charged Over Marine Stab Attack A 17-year-old has been charged after a Royal Marine and his father were stabbed in south London. Matthew Stevenson-Webber, 24, was stabbed in the back in Mitcham...
Other UK News In Brief
Youth Charged Over Marine Stab Attack A 17-year-old has been charged after a Royal Marine and his father were stabbed in south London. Matthew Stevenson-Webber, 24, was stabbed in the back in Mitcham...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
