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Northern Ireland News for October 2011 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2011
Gallagher Leads The Race For Aras
The seven candidates foer the Irish Republic's Presidential elections are preparing for the final TV debate of their campaigns and with only days to go until polling Independent candidate Sean Gallagh...
Gallagher Leads The Race For Aras
The seven candidates foer the Irish Republic's Presidential elections are preparing for the final TV debate of their campaigns and with only days to go until polling Independent candidate Sean Gallagh...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2011
Casting Call Announced For MTV Tickets
MTV has announced it will be conducting a search for more than 1,500 Northern Ireland music fans to be part of the 2011 MTV EMAs, taking place in Belfast's Odyssey Arena, on 6 November. Hopefuls ne...
Casting Call Announced For MTV Tickets
MTV has announced it will be conducting a search for more than 1,500 Northern Ireland music fans to be part of the 2011 MTV EMAs, taking place in Belfast's Odyssey Arena, on 6 November. Hopefuls ne...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2011
Community House Secures Refurb Funding
The premises of a community association in Armagh will be re-vamped now that substantial funding has been secured. Builders have won a minor boost after the NI Department for Social Development (DSD)...
Community House Secures Refurb Funding
The premises of a community association in Armagh will be re-vamped now that substantial funding has been secured. Builders have won a minor boost after the NI Department for Social Development (DSD)...
Business News, Oct 24, 2011
NI Social Housing Secures £65m Boost
Social housing in Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £65m boost as a result of a funding partnership between Clanmil Housing and Northern Bank. A £30m loan from Northern Bank will help Clanmil...
NI Social Housing Secures £65m Boost
Social housing in Northern Ireland is set to benefit from a £65m boost as a result of a funding partnership between Clanmil Housing and Northern Bank. A £30m loan from Northern Bank will help Clanmil...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 24, 2011
Other NI News In Brief
Big List Hits Airwaves Damien Whinnery, the Big List Editor is to hit the airwaves tonight, making his first guest appearance on Blast FM 106's 'Live Music Scene' show. Hosted by Chris Barber,...
Other NI News In Brief
Big List Hits Airwaves Damien Whinnery, the Big List Editor is to hit the airwaves tonight, making his first guest appearance on Blast FM 106's 'Live Music Scene' show. Hosted by Chris Barber,...
Business News, Oct 24, 2011
Community House Secures Refurb Funding
The premises of a community association in Armagh will be re-vamped now funding of over seventy thousand pounds has been secured. Builders have won a minor boost now that the NI Department for Social...
Community House Secures Refurb Funding
The premises of a community association in Armagh will be re-vamped now funding of over seventy thousand pounds has been secured. Builders have won a minor boost now that the NI Department for Social...
UK National News, Oct 24, 2011
Ofcom Seeks Comments On Media Plurality
Ofcom has invited comments on measuring media plurality, following a request to consider this area by the Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt. At the end of last year, in a report on the public interest t...
Ofcom Seeks Comments On Media Plurality
Ofcom has invited comments on measuring media plurality, following a request to consider this area by the Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt. At the end of last year, in a report on the public interest t...
UK National News, Oct 22, 2011
Other News In Brief
Man charged over threats to MP A man has been charged over allegations of malicious communications and threats made via email and a social networking site against an MP. Frank Zimmerman, 60 of Spinne...
Other News In Brief
Man charged over threats to MP A man has been charged over allegations of malicious communications and threats made via email and a social networking site against an MP. Frank Zimmerman, 60 of Spinne...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
IRA Victims 'Closer To Libyan Settlement'
News of the death of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi has prompted the DUP Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson to further press for settlement of legal claims by IRA victims against the former regi...
IRA Victims 'Closer To Libyan Settlement'
News of the death of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi has prompted the DUP Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson to further press for settlement of legal claims by IRA victims against the former regi...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Cameron 'Proud' Of Britain's Role In Libya
The Prime Minister has said he is "proud" of Britain's role in the Libyan conflict as the country begins to adjust to the death of its former tyrant leader. It is believed Muammar Gaddafi's Defence ...
Cameron 'Proud' Of Britain's Role In Libya
The Prime Minister has said he is "proud" of Britain's role in the Libyan conflict as the country begins to adjust to the death of its former tyrant leader. It is believed Muammar Gaddafi's Defence ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Gaddafi's Death Aids Continuing Bid By IRA Victims For Compensation From Libya
The death of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi has prompted an Ulster MP, Lagan Valley representative Jeffrey Donaldson, to further press for settlement of legal claims by IRA victims against the ...
Gaddafi's Death Aids Continuing Bid By IRA Victims For Compensation From Libya
The death of Libya's former leader Muammar Gaddafi has prompted an Ulster MP, Lagan Valley representative Jeffrey Donaldson, to further press for settlement of legal claims by IRA victims against the ...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Murdochs Face More Questions At AGM
News Corporation is to hold its first annual meeting since the phone-hacking scandal mired the firm in controversy. The Murdochs – including Rupert and his two sons – will be facing tough questions f...
Murdochs Face More Questions At AGM
News Corporation is to hold its first annual meeting since the phone-hacking scandal mired the firm in controversy. The Murdochs – including Rupert and his two sons – will be facing tough questions f...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Doctors Threaten Strikes Over Pension Rise
The proposed rise in NHS pension contributions among health workers has led a major doctor's union to threaten strike action if the plan goes ahead. In a critical response from the British Medical A...
Doctors Threaten Strikes Over Pension Rise
The proposed rise in NHS pension contributions among health workers has led a major doctor's union to threaten strike action if the plan goes ahead. In a critical response from the British Medical A...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Blair 'Ready To Help' After ETA Ceasefire
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he welcomes the "definitive" ceasefire by Spanish separatists ETA, saying he "stands ready to help". The statement, released on Thursday, ended more than...
Blair 'Ready To Help' After ETA Ceasefire
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he welcomes the "definitive" ceasefire by Spanish separatists ETA, saying he "stands ready to help". The statement, released on Thursday, ended more than...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Euro GPS System Launched
Europe's global satellite navigation system, Galileo, has launched on Friday, sending the first two satellites on a Soyuz rocket from the European Space flight base in French Giuana. Both satellites ...
Euro GPS System Launched
Europe's global satellite navigation system, Galileo, has launched on Friday, sending the first two satellites on a Soyuz rocket from the European Space flight base in French Giuana. Both satellites ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Campbell 'Guilty' Of RIRA Gun Charges
An Irish man has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by a Lithuanian court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle guns for the Real IRA. County Louth man Michael Campbell was arrested ...
Campbell 'Guilty' Of RIRA Gun Charges
An Irish man has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by a Lithuanian court after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle guns for the Real IRA. County Louth man Michael Campbell was arrested ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Former Policewoman Targeted In Pipe Bombing
It has emerged today that a pipe bomb left outside a house in Lawrencetown, Co Down, yesterday was aimed at a recently retired female police officer. The PSNI said that the bomb was found in the Banb...
Former Policewoman Targeted In Pipe Bombing
It has emerged today that a pipe bomb left outside a house in Lawrencetown, Co Down, yesterday was aimed at a recently retired female police officer. The PSNI said that the bomb was found in the Banb...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
ETA 'Cessation' Welcomed In NI
Both Sinn Fein and NI-based supporters of the Basque people in Spain have welcomed news that 'the war is over' with an end to the long-running armed terrorist campaign by ETA. Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (...
ETA 'Cessation' Welcomed In NI
Both Sinn Fein and NI-based supporters of the Basque people in Spain have welcomed news that 'the war is over' with an end to the long-running armed terrorist campaign by ETA. Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
U-Turn On Horseracing Whip Rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to amend their controversial regulations on use of the whip during races. Riders must still rein-in the number of times they strike a horse, but they will n...
U-Turn On Horseracing Whip Rules
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is to amend their controversial regulations on use of the whip during races. Riders must still rein-in the number of times they strike a horse, but they will n...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
PSNI Hunt For Lisburn Road Robbers
An armed robbery at a shop in south Belfast is being probed today. PSNI detectives are appealing for information following the armed robbery at business premises in the Lisburn Road area yesterday ev...
PSNI Hunt For Lisburn Road Robbers
An armed robbery at a shop in south Belfast is being probed today. PSNI detectives are appealing for information following the armed robbery at business premises in the Lisburn Road area yesterday ev...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Republicans Target Ex-Ulster Policewoman
A pipe bomb left outside a house in Northern Ireland yesterday was aimed at a recently retired female police officer. The PSNI said that the bomb was found in the Banbridge Road area of Lawrencetown,...
Republicans Target Ex-Ulster Policewoman
A pipe bomb left outside a house in Northern Ireland yesterday was aimed at a recently retired female police officer. The PSNI said that the bomb was found in the Banbridge Road area of Lawrencetown,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Concerns Over Fresh EC Fine On DARD
The DUP MEP Diane Dodds has slammed this week's announcement by the European Commission that Northern Ireland will face a fine of £4m for inadequate control procedures on agricultural expenditure. M...
Concerns Over Fresh EC Fine On DARD
The DUP MEP Diane Dodds has slammed this week's announcement by the European Commission that Northern Ireland will face a fine of £4m for inadequate control procedures on agricultural expenditure. M...
UK National News, Oct 21, 2011
Other News In Brief
Hammond 'Supports Nuke Renewal' The new Defence Secretary has said he supports the controversial plans to renew Britain's Trident programme of nuclear weapons. Trident is currently estimated t...
Other News In Brief
Hammond 'Supports Nuke Renewal' The new Defence Secretary has said he supports the controversial plans to renew Britain's Trident programme of nuclear weapons. Trident is currently estimated t...
Business News, Oct 21, 2011
Ulster Banks On Belfast Spar Success
Despite austere times, 10 jobs have been created following the opening of a retail outlet on the site of a formerly vacant property in the heart of Belfast city centre. The Spar store on Royal Avenu...
Ulster Banks On Belfast Spar Success
Despite austere times, 10 jobs have been created following the opening of a retail outlet on the site of a formerly vacant property in the heart of Belfast city centre. The Spar store on Royal Avenu...
Business News, Oct 21, 2011
O'Neill Joins EC CAP Reform Discussions
Controversial reform of Europe's package of farm subsidies have been in focus again this week as the NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill attended the EU Agriculture Council,...
O'Neill Joins EC CAP Reform Discussions
Controversial reform of Europe's package of farm subsidies have been in focus again this week as the NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill attended the EU Agriculture Council,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
O'Neill Joins EC CAP Reform Discussions
Controversial reform of Europe's package of farm subsidies have been in focus again this week as the NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill attended the EU Agriculture Council,...
O'Neill Joins EC CAP Reform Discussions
Controversial reform of Europe's package of farm subsidies have been in focus again this week as the NI Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O'Neill attended the EU Agriculture Council,...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Aras Candidates Rule Out Transfer Pact
Irish presidential candidates Michael D Higgins and Martin McGuinness have spoken out about vote 'transfer pacts' saying at this stage they would not express a preference for any other candidate. The...
Aras Candidates Rule Out Transfer Pact
Irish presidential candidates Michael D Higgins and Martin McGuinness have spoken out about vote 'transfer pacts' saying at this stage they would not express a preference for any other candidate. The...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
£1.7m Antrim Town Makeover Approved
An investment totaling over £1.7m has been made available for the upgrade of Antrim town centre. The streets marked for improvement include Market Square, High Street and Church Street. The scheme ...
£1.7m Antrim Town Makeover Approved
An investment totaling over £1.7m has been made available for the upgrade of Antrim town centre. The streets marked for improvement include Market Square, High Street and Church Street. The scheme ...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
Parade To Strut Their Stuff For Hallowe'en
The pop girl band Parade and Britain's Got Talent's quirky Stavros Flatley will headline Belfast's Hallowe'en celebrations at the end of this month. A city event highlight of the year, the 2011 'Metr...
Parade To Strut Their Stuff For Hallowe'en
The pop girl band Parade and Britain's Got Talent's quirky Stavros Flatley will headline Belfast's Hallowe'en celebrations at the end of this month. A city event highlight of the year, the 2011 'Metr...
Northern Ireland News, Oct 21, 2011
NI Supergroup Prepares For Barge Debut
NI super group The Salt Flats has announced a second EP and a debut live performance tonight as part of the Belfast Festival at Queen's. Composed of Katie Richardson of Katy and the Carnival and for...
NI Supergroup Prepares For Barge Debut
NI super group The Salt Flats has announced a second EP and a debut live performance tonight as part of the Belfast Festival at Queen's. Composed of Katie Richardson of Katy and the Carnival and for...
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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.
