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Northern Ireland News for September 2010 : Page 4
UK National News, Sep 24, 2010
Quangos To Be Abolished
The BBC's Politics Show has reported government proposals to abolish 180 quangos and merge a further 124. Taxpayer-funded bodies, featured on the leaked list, include the Archives Council and the UK ...
Quangos To Be Abolished
The BBC's Politics Show has reported government proposals to abolish 180 quangos and merge a further 124. Taxpayer-funded bodies, featured on the leaked list, include the Archives Council and the UK ...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Public Sector Cuts Call Supported
There has been a positive reception for a controversial call by the business owners' organisation to cut jobs in NI's public sector. The DUP Assembly Member for Strangford, Simon Hamilton, welcomed t...
Public Sector Cuts Call Supported
There has been a positive reception for a controversial call by the business owners' organisation to cut jobs in NI's public sector. The DUP Assembly Member for Strangford, Simon Hamilton, welcomed t...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2010
UK Armed Forces Honoured
Over 130 members of the armed forces will be honoured in the latest Operational Awards List. Medals will be awarded to UK service personnel including a man who neutralised 42 bombs in 72 hours and a...
UK Armed Forces Honoured
Over 130 members of the armed forces will be honoured in the latest Operational Awards List. Medals will be awarded to UK service personnel including a man who neutralised 42 bombs in 72 hours and a...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2010
Livingstone Wins Nomination
Ken Livingstone has polled 68.8% of the votes to win Labour's nomination for the 2012 London mayoral election. Mr Livingstone, who served two terms as London mayor between 2000 and 2008, defeated for...
Livingstone Wins Nomination
Ken Livingstone has polled 68.8% of the votes to win Labour's nomination for the 2012 London mayoral election. Mr Livingstone, who served two terms as London mayor between 2000 and 2008, defeated for...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2010
Family Charged With Child Cruelty
A family in Glasgow have been charged with child cruelty after it was suspected they kept two young children caged at their home. Five family members were arrested, including the grandfather, grandmo...
Family Charged With Child Cruelty
A family in Glasgow have been charged with child cruelty after it was suspected they kept two young children caged at their home. Five family members were arrested, including the grandfather, grandmo...
UK National News, Sep 24, 2010
England Council Tax Revaluation Ruled Out
The government has announced there will be no revaluation of England's council tax bands during this Parliament. This means no rise in local taxes for householders based on the increased value of the...
England Council Tax Revaluation Ruled Out
The government has announced there will be no revaluation of England's council tax bands during this Parliament. This means no rise in local taxes for householders based on the increased value of the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Ulster University Triumphs At £25K Awards
Three University of Ulster innovation teams are celebrating today after their projects won awards at this year's Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25K Awards Gala in Belfast Winner of the...
Ulster University Triumphs At £25K Awards
Three University of Ulster innovation teams are celebrating today after their projects won awards at this year's Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25K Awards Gala in Belfast Winner of the...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Postman 'Bowled Over' By Indian Games
A postman is hoping to be travelling a bit further than his usual Co Londonderry this month as Coleraine Delivery Office Deputy Manager, Gary McCloy, dons his whites to partake in his favourite pastim...
Postman 'Bowled Over' By Indian Games
A postman is hoping to be travelling a bit further than his usual Co Londonderry this month as Coleraine Delivery Office Deputy Manager, Gary McCloy, dons his whites to partake in his favourite pastim...
Business News, Sep 24, 2010
Economic Woes Grow For Cowen
The Irish economy has shrunk by an unexpected amount - 1.2% - official figures revealed on Thursday. The bad news comes as Brian Cowen continued to tough out calls for his resignation - citing the ne...
Economic Woes Grow For Cowen
The Irish economy has shrunk by an unexpected amount - 1.2% - official figures revealed on Thursday. The bad news comes as Brian Cowen continued to tough out calls for his resignation - citing the ne...
Recruitment News, Sep 24, 2010
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Business News, Sep 24, 2010
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Dutch Investors 'Sold On Belfast'
A group of around 50 real estate developers from The Netherlands have been visiting Belfast City Hall and have paid tribute to the city's regeneration. Wienke Bodewes, Chairman of NEPROM (Association...
Dutch Investors 'Sold On Belfast'
A group of around 50 real estate developers from The Netherlands have been visiting Belfast City Hall and have paid tribute to the city's regeneration. Wienke Bodewes, Chairman of NEPROM (Association...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Top Everglades Role For Derry Man
A young Derry hotelier has reached the peak of his career to date with his appointment to a senior position in NI's top hotel group. The new General Manager at Londonderry's Everglades Hotel is local...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Bus Firm Takes 'Wright Road To Asia'
A local bus manufacturer's £21m export deal to Asia is being celebrated. The order won by the Wright Group will see the Co Antrim company deliver an additional 300 Double Deck bus 'kits' to SBS Trans...
Bus Firm Takes 'Wright Road To Asia'
A local bus manufacturer's £21m export deal to Asia is being celebrated. The order won by the Wright Group will see the Co Antrim company deliver an additional 300 Double Deck bus 'kits' to SBS Trans...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Mobile Kitchen Cooks Up Investment
Catering has reached new heights with news that an innovative mobile kitchen unit has been developed with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Butler Mobile Systems (BMS) in Randalstown is now aimin...
Mobile Kitchen Cooks Up Investment
Catering has reached new heights with news that an innovative mobile kitchen unit has been developed with support from Invest Northern Ireland. Butler Mobile Systems (BMS) in Randalstown is now aimin...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 24, 2010
Other NI News In Brief
Newry Crash Tragedy An elderly man died yesterday following a two-car crash on the Newry bypass. The tragedy happened at the Moneymore junction on the A1 carriageway near Newry shortly after 10.30am ...
Other NI News In Brief
Newry Crash Tragedy An elderly man died yesterday following a two-car crash on the Newry bypass. The tragedy happened at the Moneymore junction on the A1 carriageway near Newry shortly after 10.30am ...
Business News, Sep 24, 2010
Cross Border Business Initiative Celebrated
Millions of pounds are to be generated by an initiative that facilitates cross-border partnerships and projects between companies, graduates and third level institutions. Figures released by InterTra...
Cross Border Business Initiative Celebrated
Millions of pounds are to be generated by an initiative that facilitates cross-border partnerships and projects between companies, graduates and third level institutions. Figures released by InterTra...
Business News, Sep 24, 2010
Bangor Sainsbury's Development Boosts Jobs
Development work will begin on a major superstore project in Bangor at the beginning of October, creating and securing dozens of construction jobs. The property expert who secured the deal to bring t...
Bangor Sainsbury's Development Boosts Jobs
Development work will begin on a major superstore project in Bangor at the beginning of October, creating and securing dozens of construction jobs. The property expert who secured the deal to bring t...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
Arrests Made Over Koran Burning
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred, in connection with an incident where copies of the Koran were alleged burnt. On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Tyneside m...
Arrests Made Over Koran Burning
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred, in connection with an incident where copies of the Koran were alleged burnt. On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Tyneside m...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2010
Ex-UDR Man Saluted As UUP Leader
The Ulster Unionist Party has a new leader, former UDR soldier, and long-serving Orangeman, the MLA, Tom Elliott. Speaking to a packed Waterfront Hall last night, Tom said he was honoured to be takin...
Ex-UDR Man Saluted As UUP Leader
The Ulster Unionist Party has a new leader, former UDR soldier, and long-serving Orangeman, the MLA, Tom Elliott. Speaking to a packed Waterfront Hall last night, Tom said he was honoured to be takin...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
Widow's Plea To Find Politician's Killers
The widow of Dr Imran Farooq, a senior member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has urged anyone who can identify his killers to come forward. The exiled Pakistani politician was murdered outsid...
Widow's Plea To Find Politician's Killers
The widow of Dr Imran Farooq, a senior member of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has urged anyone who can identify his killers to come forward. The exiled Pakistani politician was murdered outsid...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
£1.5bn In Tax 'Could Be Written Off'
Just weeks after it emerged that around six million people had been wrongly taxed since 2008, it has been reported that up to £1.5bn of other unpaid tax could be written off. Due to cases being over ...
£1.5bn In Tax 'Could Be Written Off'
Just weeks after it emerged that around six million people had been wrongly taxed since 2008, it has been reported that up to £1.5bn of other unpaid tax could be written off. Due to cases being over ...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
Anti-Social Behaviour Cuts 'A Very Significant Mistake'
A police watchdog has said it would be "a very significant mistake" to cut efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour. Sir Denis O'Connor, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has spoken out about slow r...
Anti-Social Behaviour Cuts 'A Very Significant Mistake'
A police watchdog has said it would be "a very significant mistake" to cut efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour. Sir Denis O'Connor, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary has spoken out about slow r...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2010
Presbyterian Leader Seeks Savers' Patience
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has called for continuing patience from those hit by the Presbyterian Mutual Society's collapse. He was commenting after PMS members again met to assess progr...
Presbyterian Leader Seeks Savers' Patience
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has called for continuing patience from those hit by the Presbyterian Mutual Society's collapse. He was commenting after PMS members again met to assess progr...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
Women in Creative Media 'Underpaid And Under-represented'
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset. Women in the Creative Me...
Women in Creative Media 'Underpaid And Under-represented'
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset. Women in the Creative Me...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
Ex-Soldier Is New Unionist Leader
The Ulster Unionist Party has a new leader, former UDR soldier, and long-serving Orangeman, MLA, Tom Elliott. Speaking to a packed Waterfront Hall last night, Tom said he was honoured to be taking on...
Ex-Soldier Is New Unionist Leader
The Ulster Unionist Party has a new leader, former UDR soldier, and long-serving Orangeman, MLA, Tom Elliott. Speaking to a packed Waterfront Hall last night, Tom said he was honoured to be taking on...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2010
'Ring Fence Health Care' Call Attacked
There's a spat in progress in political circles as the DUP Chief Whip Peter Weir tackled the Health Minister's call to 'ring fence' his Health Service budget from expected cutbacks. Mr Weir called on...
'Ring Fence Health Care' Call Attacked
There's a spat in progress in political circles as the DUP Chief Whip Peter Weir tackled the Health Minister's call to 'ring fence' his Health Service budget from expected cutbacks. Mr Weir called on...
UK National News, Sep 23, 2010
World's Largest Wind Farm Officially Opens
The world's largest offshore wind farm in Thanet, Kent, has been officially opened today. Swedish energy firm Vattenfall, who built the wind farm, launched a new 100 turbine 300 MW offshore wind farm...
World's Largest Wind Farm Officially Opens
The world's largest offshore wind farm in Thanet, Kent, has been officially opened today. Swedish energy firm Vattenfall, who built the wind farm, launched a new 100 turbine 300 MW offshore wind farm...
Business News, Sep 23, 2010
Presbyterian Leader Seeks Savers' Patience
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has called for continuing patience from those hit by the Presbyterian Mutual Society's collapse. He was commenting after PMS members again met to assess progr...
Presbyterian Leader Seeks Savers' Patience
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church has called for continuing patience from those hit by the Presbyterian Mutual Society's collapse. He was commenting after PMS members again met to assess progr...
Northern Ireland News, Sep 23, 2010
Appeal Follows Cork Taxi Man's Murder
There's mystery today over the violent death of a 62-year-old father of two who was found in a flat on the northside of the Cork yesterday morning. Gardaí investigating the murder of taxi driver Mich...
Appeal Follows Cork Taxi Man's Murder
There's mystery today over the violent death of a 62-year-old father of two who was found in a flat on the northside of the Cork yesterday morning. Gardaí investigating the murder of taxi driver Mich...
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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.
